Legal, Forensic and Criminological Psychology

Definition and classification of violent behaviors • Theoretical models of violence: psychological, social, and neurobiological approaches • Collective violence and group dynamics (protests, sports fandom) • Traffic psychology and road rage • Professional testimonies (traffic psychologist, prison psychologist) • Workplace violence and organized crime • Violent relationships and interpersonal dynamics

Basic knowledge of general and social psychology. Familiarity with methods of behavioral observation and analysis.

1. Psicologia del male (The Psychology of Evil), Piero Bocchiaro, Laterza. 2. Scientific articles and handouts uploaded on the e-learning platform. 3. Lecture slides (PPT available on the course portal).

Participation in class sessions is optional and not required for course completion

Written or oral exam (at the discretion of the instructor) • Active participation in class and case discussions • Optional short individual paper on a selected topic

Lectures, workshops with case analysis, video materials, and professional guest talks.