Clinical Forensic Psychology (Distance Learning) - HMY4019

Assessment 2: Quizzes / polls

Formative assessment in the form of online multiple-choice quizzes will be set by the module leader, detailed in writing in the module handbook, and on the VLE.

Quizzes / polls

Assessment 1: Written practice exercise

Formative assessment in the form of short written response questions will be set by the module leader, detailed in writing in the module handbook, and on the VLE.

Written practice exercise

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written assignment

<p>You will be introduced to the major issues within Clinical Forensic Psychology. It explores the psychology of criminal behaviour as well as the relationship between mental disorder and crime. Whether people with mental disorders have particular relationships to offending when compared with those who do not suffer these problems is examined. In addition, you will study the different interventions, treatments and rehabilitation of offenders as well as risk factors and risk assessment measures that are used to assess risk of (re)-offending. Approaches to helping victims are explored. In addition, the professional implications that have emerged from the related scientific developments will be covered.</p>

School of Human and Health Sciences

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HMY4019 - Clinical Forensic Psychology (Distance Learning)

Clinical Forensic Psychology (Distance Learning)

Critically evaluate the different types of interventions treatment and rehabilitation of offenders.

Apply theoretical and empirical knowledge to assess reoffending risk.

Critically evaluate the veracity of existing risk assessments and their proposed risk factors.

Comprehensively explain the range and scope of Clinical Forensic Psychology.

Critically explicate the intricate link between mental disorder and crime.