Through case studies and project work, students will gain practical and theoretical insights into the field of forensic psychology, focusing on the intersection of psychology and the different legal systems in the US and Italy. Students will begin with foundational concepts and progress through specialized topics including juvenile delinquency, eyewitness testimony, deception detection, and criminal profiling. The course examines psychological theories such as Moffitt’s developmental taxonomy and Steinberg’s dual-systems model to understand adolescent offending. The course also delves into psychopathy, its psychological and neurological underpinnings, and approaches to treatment and rehabilitation.
Department: Psychology
Location: Florence
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3