Study & Evaluation Scheme of Bachelor of Science in Forensic ...

Advanced Forensic Psychology
Course Code: BFS204 L-4, T-0, P-0, C-4
Course Contents:
Unit-1
The Content of Forensic Psychology
History of Forensic Psychology( Historical Perspective)
Defining and Importance of Forensic Psychology.
Services provided by Forensic Psychologists.
Forensic Psychology in India.
Unit-2
Assessment and Evaluation in Forensic Psychology
What is Psychological Tests?
Characteristics of good test.
Tests that are used in Forensic Psychology Assessment.
Types of Tests
• Intelligence Tests.
• Achievement Tests
• Personality Tests
• The MMPI Test.
Unit-3
Applying Social Psychology in the interpersonal aspects of legal system
Before the trial begins:
1. Effect of police procedure and media coverage.
2. Eye Witness Testing: Problems and Solutions.
The Central participation in trial:
1. Effect of Attorney, Judges, Jurors, and Defenders
Unit-4
Legal Aspects of Forensic Psychology
Introduction.
Historical Background
Survey into Psychological evidence in court.
Ethical and Professional Issues
The role of Forensic Psychology.
Civil cases, Criminal cases.
Unit-5
Personality Disorders
Defining and Diagnosing Personality Disorders.
Odd-Eccentric Personality Disorders.
Dramatic-Emotional Personality Disorders.
Anxious-Fearful Personality Disorders.
Alternative Conceptualization of Personality Disorder.
Unit-6
Stress and Health and statistics
Stress, Factors in the stress reaction, coping with the stress.
Statistics in Forensic Psychology. Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics
B.Sc. (Forensic Science) Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2011-12 (22022012)Page 22 of 46