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In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind

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Martin Sixsmith examines what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.

Martin Sixsmith presents a history of psychology and seeks to understand what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.

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In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind: The Criminal Mind

19/05/2014

The Criminal Mind

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Martin investigates the criminal mind and how neuroscience is used in court.

Martin Sixsmith explores criminal responsibility, witness suggestibility and the role of neuroscience in ensuring a fair trial. From May 2014.

In the final week of the series, Martin Sixsmith starts by investigating the criminal mind and how psychology is used in the police and justice system. 

He interviews one of Britain's leading forensic profilers Julian Boon about the early days of profiling, from Jack the Ripper in Victorian London to the capture of 'Mad Bomber' George Metesky in1940s New York. 

He looks at criminal responsibility and witness suggestibility and he asks about the place of modern neuroscience in ensuring a fair trial.

Produced by Sara Parker
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4.

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