http://drgrissom.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] drgrissom.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2005-12-05 10:07 am
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Sociology 12/5

Criminology

Lecture on Hypnotically Refreshed Testimony

Discussion: Should hypnosis, and similar techniques, be used in the criminal justice system? Why or why not?

I hope all of you have found someone to interview for your project. If you are still having trouble locating someone, I may be able to arrange something for you. Please come to me after class with questions or concerns.


Death and Dying

Lecture on Euthanasia

Discussion: Considering the ramifications personally as well as socially, do you believe people have the "right to die"? Should people be able to choose when to end their lives absolutely, should there be laws that allow only physician-assisted suicides and how should they be written if so, or should no one be able to make that choice for themselves?

And for your information, you will be having a final exam. Please begin reviewing your course materials. A study guide will be made available at a later date.

Re: Criminology

[identity profile] maias-notebook.livejournal.com 2005-12-05 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Maia came in and sat down looking thoughtful...

"I don't think hypnosis should be allowed as evidence, similar grounds as a lie detector being inadmissible in court, however I think it can be used to warrent further investigations like a lie detector does. I think that it has a place in helping people recall things that they don't want to deal with such as a suspects face or something like that, but to put someone in prison based entirely on the testimony of someone under hypnosis is something that I hope to never see."