Psychology of Children and the Law

Undergraduate

Examination of the role of child victims/witnesses in the justice system. Topics include eyewitness memory, false confessions, deception detection, and the culpability of the child. Course Format: Lectures, Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors and FPAC majors until the date specified in the Registration guide.Students must have a minimum of 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 or CHYS 2P38 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.