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Serial Killer Forensic Psychology
Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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In this course, we will discuss five serial killers & the psychology behind their crimes.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate Level
Many people are fascinated by serial killers. They are compelling because they are different from the "rest of us", yet they live among us. In this class, we will take a psychological approach to understanding serial killers. We will study one psychological theory and one serial killer case each lesson. By learning about theories and research in-depth, learners will gain "building blocks" in order to critically analyze cases. There are five pre-recorded lessons in this class. Lesson #1:...
5 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Keith JespersonKeith Jesperson was nicknamed the "Happy Face Killer" by the media. We will discuss the role of his father in his crimes.Lesson 2Alexander PichuskinPichuskin is a Russian serial killer whose goal was to kill the same number of victims as the number of squares on a chessboard.Lesson 3Charles AlbrightCharles Albright is considered the "Eyeball Serial Killer." We will discuss why he was fascinated with eyes.Week 2Lesson 4Ed KemperEd Kemper was considered "Big Ed" by the police in his hometown, until he was discovered to be the serial killer police were trying to catch.Lesson 5Ed GeinEd Gein inspired movies such as Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. We will discuss the impact of his mother in his crimes.
This class is taught in English.
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona. I've taught college classes for over ten years.
Homework Offered
For each lesson, I will provide a worksheet. Learners are welcome to turn in their worksheet for feedback.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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This class focuses on criminal behavior. I will focus on the psychology behind why people commit crimes, but I will not focus on specific details of the crimes. For example, we will discuss factual details about the cases, but I will not show graphic details of the crime. My focus is on the psychological research on what makes a person commit a specific crime.
All of my source come from scientific research journals, such as the Journal of Forensic Sciences (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15564029).
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(299)
Welcome! I'm a social/personality psychologist. This means I look at how the people around us and our personality traits impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I'm passionate about making psychology relatable to everyday life. In my...
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Completed by 53 learners
Ages: 12-17
