FOR64160/FOR6416 - Psychology of Media and Criminal Behavior

(3 units)

This course examines the relationship between criminal behavior and media and the extent and manifestations of the influence of one on the other. The course explores the psychological, cognitive and social factors-as well as aspects of visual news media, advertising, entertainment media and social media-that facilitate and strengthen that relationship. The course addresses topics such as violence and aggression, portrayal of crime in media, copycat crime, and the special contribution of videogames.