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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 02 Mar 2020
- 31 Aug 2020
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Subject details
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- False confessions and testimony
- Police interviewing
- Facial recognition
- Eyewitnesses and error
- Detecting deception
- Evidence-based policing
- Policing and stress
- Police and psychology in partnership I
- Police and psychology in partnership II
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Standard Media
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online assignment submission
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
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Online materials
- Audio-Video streaming
- Printable format materials
- Resources and Links
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-FPY-GCE-2020
Elective
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2020
- UNE-PRO-GCE-2020
Special requirements
No special requirements
Psychologists have assisted the work of the police in a number of ways and this subject of study introduces applications of psychology to police operations. Topics covered include false confessions and testimony, police interviewing, facial recognition, and eyewitnesses and error. The rise of evidence-based policing has encouraged psychologists to work closely with the police on developing practices that are grounded in empirical research, and this approach will be critically assessed. Police officers frequently experience work related stress and ways in which psychologists can assist officers in responding to stress are also examined. Students will be provided with an overview of the opportunities and limitations of police-psychology collaborations. The need for a pragmatic approach underscores this subject of study.
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- Written Assignment (50%)
- Invigilated Examination (50%)
Textbooks are not required.
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