Psychology and Law (PS 260)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Rosalie P Kern
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Description

This course explains how psychological theories and research are influential in the legal system of the United States. The emphasis is on the aspects of trial consulting, the psychology of criminal behavior, belief in a ‘just world’, the accuracy of eyewitness testimony and psychosocial variables that influence the criminal justice system.