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Sep 19, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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PY 4510 - Psychopathy
(CJ 4510 )
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This course explores the scientific literature on psychopathy and its applications in clinical and criminal justice settings. Emphasis is placed on a critical examination of the evolving conceptualization of psychopathy; the measurement of psychopathy; the interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental factors in the development and expression of psychopathy; treatment of psychopathy, and implications of research on psychopathy for criminal justice policy and practice. Students will synthesize, evaluate, and apply research on psychopathy in discussions and written assignments.
Prerequisite: PY 3550 or CJ 2000 .
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