The Psychology of Criminal Investigation

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand how psychology can be used to contribute to the investigation of crimes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the contribution of psychology to criminal investigation.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the role of the psychologist in the courtroom.

2.

Be able to evaluate the contribution of psychology to areas of criminal investigation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Evaluate the contribution of psychological theory, practice, and research within the following areas of criminal investigation:

    • Eyewitness testimony
    • Identity parades
    • Police questioning
    • Offender profiling.
  • 2.2.

    Assess the implications of the contributions to these areas.

3.

Be able to analyse psychological influences on jury behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

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

  • 3.2.

    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.