Group and Country Profiling: International and Political

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an overview of theory, research, and application in the core areas of forensic group psychology as it pertains to the interdisciplinary behavioral science of group psychological profiling and assessments. In addition, it covers aspects of the field of psychological operations and the role of religion and culture in group personality profiling. The course offers a broad and general foundation in the terms and concepts of group, population, and political psychological assessments used by major government intelligence and law enforcement agencies. The course will familiarize the student with key areas of research in the field and provide students with the critical thinking and analysis skills to use that research when conducting group and population profiles and/or assessments.