Criminal Psychology (PSY 252)

Term: 2023-2024 Spring

Faculty

Toni CarterShow MyInfo popup for Toni Carter

TCarter@wccc.me.edu

Description

This course is designed to provide an understanding of criminal behavior and antisocial behavior from a psychological perspective. Contemporary research, theory, and practice concerning the psychology of crime will be explored. Students will learn about the factors associated with the onset and maintenance of antisocial and criminal behavior. Because some criminal behavior begins early, antisocial conduct in juveniles is covered in detail, although the great majority of juveniles who offend also stop before reaching adulthood. Information about juveniles will include not only the type and extent of their offending, but also current research on the developing brain during adolescence. Many youth today also are victims of crime or deprived of educational and economic opportunities that place them at risk of future offending.