Forensic Psychology 380-ERA-7JLC

Learning outcomes:
upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• identify and interpret key psychological concepts related to criminal behavior, eyewitness testimony, and legal decision-making;
• critically evaluate psychological assessments used in forensic settings, including risk assessments, competency evaluations, and criminal responsibility determinations;
• analyze the psychological factors influencing offender behavior, victimology, and rehabilitation in correctional settings;
• demonstrate awareness of ethical and legal considerations in forensic psychological practice, including confidentiality, expert testimony, and professional responsibilities;
• assess and apply psychological theories to real-world forensic cases, including profiling, false confessions, and memory reliability;
• evaluate and synthesize contemporary research findings in forensic psychology and their implications for law enforcement, courts, and correctional facilities;
• develop critical thinking skills to assess the credibility of psychological evidence presented in legal contexts.

Methods and criteria for assessment:
• active involvement in class discussions and activities;
• demonstration of critical thinking and engagement with course material;
• analysis of a case study relevant to forensic psychology;
• assessment of understanding of theoretical concepts and their application.

* Rules for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems in This Course *

In accordance with Order No. 31 of the Rector of the University of Białystok dated April 11, 2025, the following rules apply to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within the framework of this course:

1. Permissibility and scope of AI use:
• The use of AI systems is permitted for purposes that support the educational process, including but not limited to: language and stylistic correction of texts, machine translation, searching for academic sources, generating keywords, data analysis, simulations and coding, as well as formulating research problems.
• The automatic completion of all or part of coursework or other assignments by AI systems without the instructor's permission is not allowed.

2. Rules for AI use in written work:
• Any use of AI systems in written assignments (essays, reports, projects, coursework, etc.) must be clearly indicated and properly documented.
• The scope of use (e.g., summarizing sources, stylistic editing, assistance with text structure) and the manner of application (e.g., specific prompts used, method of result verification) must be specified.

3. Tasks that must be completed without AI:
• All tasks requiring individual assessment of critical thinking, data interpretation, formulation of original conclusions, and reflection must be completed independently, without the use of AI systems.
• This applies in particular to parts of the work intended to demonstrate the student’s original contribution, such as personal analyses, interpretation of results, and theoretical reflections.

4. Responsibilities of Students:
• Students are required to independently verify the results generated by AI systems and bear full responsibility for their use.
• Upon request from the instructor, students must present documentation of AI use or provide an explanation.

5. Consequences of violations:
• In the case of unethical or non-compliant use of AI systems, the applicable regulations on disciplinary responsibility may be enforced.

Literature:
• Adshead, G. (2021). The devil you know: Encounters in forensic psychiatry. Faber & Faber.
• Andrews, D. A., & Bonta, J. (2016). The psychology of criminal conduct (6th ed.). Routledge.
• Hare, R. D. (1999). Without conscience: The disturbing world of the psychopaths among us. Guilford Press.
• Pozzulo, J., Bennell, C., & Forth, A. (2018). Forensic psychology. Pearson.
• Raine, A. (2013). The anatomy of violence: The biological roots of crime. Penguin.

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