Course Code: KLELC002A
Human behaviour is so pervasive that it encompasses every activity of man. The subject, Psychology attempts to understand the nature of behaviour and the mental process of human beings.
It becomes essential on the part of the law students to understand and apply the knowledge of Psychology in several aspects of legal implications. Hence the basic principles of Psychology are the contents of this course.
Course Content
UNIT-I
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Branches of Psychology
Research Psychology
Applied Psychology
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Methods of Psychology
Naturalistic Observation
Introspection
Experimental method
Asking questions
Case study method
UNIT-II
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Criminal Psychology
Brief History of Correctional Psychology
Types of Deviance and Crime
Role of a Prison Psychologist
Functions of Psychologists
Principles of Psychological and Psychiatric Theories
Policy and Treatment Implications
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Need for Classification
Classification
Crime Centered Classification
Farr and Gibbon’s Classification
Criminal Centered Classification
Gibbon’s role-career typology
Interpersonal maturity level Warren (1983) Palmer (1974)
UNIT-III
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Correctional Philosophy
Major goals of sentencing
History of Punishment
Punishment Perspectives
Corrections in the Twentieth Century
Corrections in the Modern times
Behavioural, cultural, and social changes impinging on corrections
UNIT-IV
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Types of Offenders
Sex Offenders
Women Offenders
Elderly Group
Juveniles
UNIT-V
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Challenges for Rehabilitation in India
Over crowding
Human Rights violation
Disparity in sentencing
High rate of Recidivism
Retributive approach
High cost