Dual Credit Psychology

Breckenridge High School & Ranger College

Mr. Calvin Best

Criminological           

Psychology         

Overview of the Six Theories of Deviance

Presentations, Supplemental Materials, & Media

On the Brain Article

Psychological Factors Underlying Criminal Behavior

Criminology Today: An Integrative Approach

Peering into the Criminal Mind

Theories of Crime

Helpful Overview of Criminology

This video provides an excellent overview related to the "On the Brain" article. Please watch and take notes.

This video provides

an excellent overview related to the "On the Brain" article. Please watch and take notes.

As we discussed and demonstrated at the beginning of the semester, literature has been dealing with psychology, especially the dark and irrational aspects of human nature, for a very long time. Edgar Allan Poe's Tell Tale Heart is an excellent example of mental illness and makes a strong contribution to this unit concerning the criminal, psychotic mind.

Edgar Allan Poe's Tell Tale Heart Audio

We will watch the short film on DVD in class.

Good Analysis of Story - Website