Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Each pair is to research their chosen topic with the intent to give a 10-15 minute PowerPoint presentation of what they learned. The topics offered are general, and each group will need to explain the main concept AND focus on a sub-topic of whatever sparks their interest the most about the selected topic.
The requirements for the forensic presentation are a list of references (minimum 3) and a PowerPoint printout for the instructor to grade.

Topics:
1. Profiling & Behavioral Science
2. Eileen Wuornos (female serial killer depicted in the movie "Monster" w/ Charlize Theron)
3. Jack the Ripper
4. Violent Offenders
5. Psychology of Terrorism
6. Psychology of Hate Crimes
7. Sex Offenders
8. Psychological look at the Death Penalty
9. The Criminal Mind
10. Sociopaths and Psychopaths (not the same thing as is commonly believed)
11. Mass Murderers (which is also commonly, but incorrectly, interchanged with serial killers)
12. Insanity Defense
13. Eyewitness Testimony
14. Jury Selection & Expert Testimony
15. Dissimulation & Malingering (faking a profile)
16. Political Profiling (profiling political leaders/groups)
17. Mental Illness vs. Demonic Possession
18. Mothers who Kill their Children
19. Victimology (the study of victims as an investigative tool to better understand the perpetrator)

Due June 1st for 2nd and 6th Periods!!
Due June 2nd for 3rd Period!!