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Presentation
Presentation
Forensic Psychology results from the interconnectios of law and psychology. It is of particular importance not only for its diverse and specialized fields of activity, but also for the differences in the functions of the forensic psychologist compared to other areas of psychology. In this curricular unit, the different contexts of intervention will be addressed, as well as the functions of a forensic psychologist, ethics and deontology, forensic assessment methods and psychological intervention models.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT35-2063
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
S1. Forensic psychology: Definition and settings 1.1. Key-concepts 1.2. Fields of pratice (civil, criminal, other) 1.3. Professional activities S2. Ethics and deontology S3. Forensic psychological assessment 3.1 Characteristics, specificities and challenges 3.2 Assessment methods and techniques 3.3 Assessment of offenders (young offenders, individuals with psychopathy, sexual and IPV offenders) 3.4 Assessment of victims of crime (sexual violence and IPV) S4. Forensic psychological intervention 4.1 Basic principles, models and modalities of intervention 4.1.1 Rehabilitation programs
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1. To identify the different fields of practice and functions of forensic psychologists. LO2. To understand and reflect, critically and deeply, on the ethical and deontological implications related to the exercise of forensic psychology. LO3. To identify the main methods, techniques and instruments of forensic psychological assessment. LO4.To identify the basic principles, models and modalities of forensic psychological intervention.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The innovative teaching methodologies for this format include collaborative learning and problem-based learning. These approaches actively engage students, enabling them to apply theoretical concepts, collaborate with peers, and analyze real-world problems. These methodologies aim to promote foundational knowledge in the applied aspect of forensic psychology, specifically in the areas of assessment and intervention.
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References
References
Agulhas, R. & Anciães, A. (2014). Casos práticos em Psicologia Forense. Edições Sílabo. Matos, M., Gonçalves, R.A., & Machado, C. (Eds.). (2011). Manual de psicologia forense: Contextos, práticas e desafios. Psiquilíbrios Paulino, M., & Alho, L. (2018). Comportamento criminal e avaliação forense. Pactor. Simões, M. R., Almeida, L. S., & Gonçalves, M. M. (2017). Psicologia Forense: Instrumentos de avaliação. Pactor. Scott-Snyder, S. (2017). Introducton to Forensic Psychology: Essentials for law enforcement. CRC Press. Taylor, S. (2019). Forensic Psychology: the basics. Routledge. Weiner, I. B. & Otto, R. K. (2013). The handbook of forensic psychology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No