Investigating a Murder with Forensic Psychology faq

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This four-week course explores the role of psychology in criminal investigations. You'll become a detective to investigate a murder, learning how to build rapport, detect deception, and understand cognitive bias. You'll also explore false confessions and interview planning. This course is designed for anyone interested in policing, psychology, or the law.

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Futurelearn

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languageLanguage:

English

start dateStart Date:

19th Dec, 2022

Course Overview

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Updated in [May 25th, 2023]


This four-week course provides an immersive and engaging exploration of applied psychology in the context of a criminal case. You will take on the role of detective to investigate a murder, learning the psychological skills of building rapport and identifying cognitive bias. You will also learn from the experts at The Open University’s Centre for Policing Research and Learning, and Forensic Cognition Research Group. This course is designed for anyone with an interest in policing careers, psychology, or the law.

Possible Development Directions:
This course provides an opportunity to develop your understanding of the psychological skills used in criminal investigations. You will gain an understanding of how to spot a liar, how to establish rapport, the impact of cognitive bias, and how to plan an interview. You will also learn about investigating false confessions and developing and assessing an interview plan.

Related Learning Suggestions:
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in policing careers, psychology, or the law. It may also be beneficial for those interested in writing crime fiction. To further develop your understanding of the topics covered in this course, you may wish to consider taking additional courses in psychology, criminology, or law. You may also wish to read books or watch films related to criminal investigations.

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Q1: What is the purpose of this course?

This course explores applied psychology in the context of a criminal case. It will showcase how psychology can help the police with their enquiries and how to spot a liar, establish rapport, identify cognitive bias, and plan an interview.

Q2: Does the course offer certificates upon completion?

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Q4: Can I take this course for free?

Yes, this is a free course offered by Futurelearn, please click the "go to class" button to access more details.

Q5: How many people have enrolled in this course?

So far, a total of 518 people have participated in this course. The duration of this course is 3.00 hour(s). Please arrange it according to your own time.

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