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OpenLearn podcast #4 sees us dip into the world of criminology and forensic cognition as we explore what it is that makes eyewitness identification potentially problematic. Professor Graham Pike busts some myths around ‘CSI-type’ TV shows, talks about real-life miscarriages of justice, and what’s being done to prevent more from happening.
We also state at the start of this podcast, that we will come back to discussing what ‘forensic psychology’ is. We didn’t. Sorry. But Graham suggests taking a look at this for a good explanation: bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-forensic-psychology
Transcript media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20250822T140101_Miscarriage_of_justice_YT.pdf
Referenced in this episode:
Put your eyewitness skills to the test with the PhotoFit me interactive… and post your results in the comments: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/photofitme
Enrol on the free course, Forensic Psychology, here: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/forensic-psychology/
Listen to the podcast recorded with Graham’s colleague, Zoe Walkington, on the psychology of fictional villains: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7Bl8bB-nZ15Lyz08zgLGnDs
For all of Graham’s OpenLearn content, visit his page here: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/profiles/gep34
Study an MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies at The Open University: open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/f73
If you are contemplating using this Open University content, please visit the Copyright and Intellectual Property section of OpenLearn’s frequently asked questions https://www.open.edu/openlearn/about-openlearn/frequently-asked-questions-on-openlearn
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OpenLearn podcast #4 sees us dip into the world of criminology and forensic cognition as we explore what it is that makes eyewitness identification potentially problematic. Professor Graham Pike busts some myths around ‘CSI-type’ TV shows, talks about real-life miscarriages of justice, and what’s being done to prevent more from happening.
We also state at the start of this podcast, that we will come back to discussing what ‘forensic psychology’ is. We didn’t. Sorry. But Graham suggests taking a look at this for a good explanation: bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-forensic-psychology
Transcript media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20250822T140101_Miscarriage_of_justice_YT.pdf
Referenced in this episode:
Put your eyewitness skills to the test with the PhotoFit me interactive… and post your results in the comments: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/photofitme
Enrol on the free course, Forensic Psychology, here: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/forensic-psychology/
Listen to the podcast recorded with Graham’s colleague, Zoe Walkington, on the psychology of fictional villains: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7Bl8bB-nZ15Lyz08zgLGnDs
For all of Graham’s OpenLearn content, visit his page here: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/profiles/gep34
Study an MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies at The Open University: open.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/f73
If you are contemplating using this Open University content, please visit the Copyright and Intellectual Property section of OpenLearn’s frequently asked questions https://www.open.edu/openlearn/about-openlearn/frequently-asked-questions-on-openlearn
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
Free learning from The Open University http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel youtube.com/channel/UCXsH4hSV_kEdAOsupMMm4Qw
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ouopenlearn
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/OUFreeLearning
#theopenuniversity #truecrime
