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PSYC 252 - Criminal and Deviant Behaviour


Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course focuses on psychological theories and research regarding acquisition, maintenance, prevention and treatment of criminal behaviours. Bio-psycho-social explanations of criminal behaviour are emphasized in Canadian contexts. Topics include homicide and assault, sexual offences, criminal psychopathy, drug/alcohol use, and property/public order offences as well as a variety of psychological disorders.

Prerequisites
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