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PSYC 333 Psychology of Victims

This course defines the psychosocial dynamics of victimology, identifies the psychological stages of victimization, and defines relationship dynamics between the victim and the victimizer. It describes the concepts of secondary victimization, stress response syndrome, and anomie and victimization. Students examine the roles of women and human service professionals as victims in a class discussion format. Overlap: PSYC 333T Victimization Theory Seminar.

Prerequisites

Special information

Overlap: PSYC 333T Victimization Theory Seminar.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Learn a biopsychosocial view of victimization.
  • To understand secondary victimization including human service professionals as victims and gender roles in victimization.
  • Understand the changes in the assumptive world of the victim.
  • Understand the psychosocial dynamics of victimization.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
  • Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
  • Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
  • Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Psychology of Victims Harowski, Kathy J Books for PSYC-333-50 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-333-50 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Psychology of Victims Harowski, Kathy J Books for PSYC-333-50 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-333-50 Spring 2025