The Psychology of Criminal Investigation

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU019963
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the contribution of psychology to areas of criminal investigation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Evaluate research into the following areas of criminal investigation:
     Eye witness testimony
     Identity parades
     Police questioning
     Offender profiling.

  • 1.2

    Assess the implications of the findings in these areas.

2

Understand psychological influences on jury behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    With reference to relevant psychological research, discuss how the characteristics of the defendant may influence jury behaviour.

  • 2.2

    Analyse psychological influences, other than the defendant, on the decision making process of a jury.

    For example: age of victim, type of crime, whether jury resonates with situation