Introduction to Criminal Psychology (Udemy.com)

Understand the Forensic Psychology of the Criminal Mind

( 127 Reviews )

Created by: Craig Harper, PhD

Produced in 2018

What you will learn

Understand different ways of studying human psychology.
Think critically about the causes of criminal behaviour.
Appreciate that criminals may have particular psychological make ups that lead them to break the law.

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Course Description

Have you ever watched Criminal Minds or CSI and wondered about the science behind some of the issues they touch on? Are you interested in the darker side of human psychology?
Do you struggle to understand why some people might break the law when they have legitimate alternatives? If so, this Introduction to Criminal Psychologycourse is made with you in mind!

In this course, you will:

Learn about how psychological theories have been used to understand criminal behaviourConsider the developmental trajectories of people who break the lawAppreciate how criminals may process information differently to non-criminalsThink about how social conditions contribute to law-breaking

This course gives you what you need to know to understand the corepsychology of criminal behaviour.
You will be learning all of this from an expert in this field. I am a university-based forensic psychology lecturer, an activeresearch psychologist, and have published academic papers in the area of social and forensicpsychology.

I hope you enjoy the course, and will be happy to answer an questions you have about the content.

Welcome aboard!
Who this course is for:
The ideal student for this course is somebody who is interested in human psychology how it applies to criminal offenders.

Time: 1 hour on-demand videoh

Instructor Details

Craig Harper, PhD

4.4 Rating
127 Reviews

I am a social psychologist working, teaching, and researching in the UK. I hold an undergraduate degree in psychology (with a specialism in clinical psychology), a masters degree in forensic psychology, and a PhD in social psychology. I have published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals, and have received invitations to deliver research talks at several conferences in the UK and North America.
My research is typically focused on the psychological mechanisms that lead people to make the decisions that they do about controversial social and political issues. Much of my work has been based around forensic topics - specifically public responses to sexual offending and the individuals who commit these crimes.
I am passionate about teaching and strive to present evidence in a balanced way in order to promote critical evaluation and reflection in my students. I am a member of the Heterodox Academy - a transatlantic organisation that strives to promote viewpoint diversity in higher education.

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By Yolanda Cruz on 11/22/2020

as I keep studying psychology, I keep learning new things, I think this is great info...

By Sue Foster on 11/22/2020

Yes

By Mary Arthur on 10/12/2020

I am studying criminal mind sets to help people mainly child to take responsibility for thier own actions!!! I am also trying to make no harm crimes different penalties than those that permanently affect person or property!

By Minal on 9/26/2020

Very informative sessions

By Samantha Cox on 9/25/2020

I wasn't sure what to expect - it's interesting though.

By Azadeh Haghighat on 9/2/2020

Its good but can be better

By Dorreen Smith on 8/23/2020

It wasn't what I expected, it was good to learn that there is psychological evidence to support many of the reasons for the crimes one has not only witnessed but also been a victim of. I hope to use the information gained in an effort to help those caught in the economical inequality trap - one knows that appealing to the 'haves' to not flash what they have is an unlikely solution (they are proud of their winnings as many of them, who have not obtained it in blue or white collar crimes, should rightfully be) just as appealing to the "have-nots" to not take advantage of the other classes egotistic displays is not a solution either it appears to be more of a competition or game between them and perhaps it is in another course or one may consider adding it to this one - is the psychology behind the blue and white collar crimes as well. It is understandable why the impoverished succumb but what about those without oblivious psychological stimuli? Thank you - I enjoyed what was presented -

By Wendy Frisby on 8/22/2020