Complexity Unpacked
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Based on My Simple Art of Complex Thinking initiative that aims to make knowledge accessible in bite size chunks by unpacking complexity. This podcast is designed to support student learning, bringing knowledge and information to accessible spaces. Students today have busy lives and competing demands on their time, I wanted to find a way to help them stay on top of their learning by making short lessons easily available and mobile friendly. For more student learning resources please check out my website at http://www.ngonsalves.ca
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S4-E6 - Juries & NCRMD
March 10, 2023 15:17 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode we briefly examine the link between Forensic Psychology and Juries. We talk about the The Supreme Court of Canada’s two fundamental characteristics of juries: Representativeness & Impartiality. - We explore the subject of NCRMD (In 1992, Bill C-30 was enacted and the term “not guilty by reason of insanity” was changed to “not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder” (NCRMD). - We also discuss the 1843 case of Daniel NcNaughton.
S4-E5- Eye Witness Testimony & Memory Recall
February 23, 2023 22:02 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBEyewitness studies are counterintuitive and contradict the common sense beliefs of those in the community. This week’s topic focus on eye-witness testimony, one of the oldest and most widely studied topics in forensic psychology as it is one of the most compelling types of evidence that the police and the courts rely on.
S4-E4 - Polygraphs, Deception, & Malingering
February 09, 2023 22:40 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBLaw enforcement attempt to detect whether or not someone is telling them the truth, psychologists have participated in the development and testing of a variety of techniques to detect deception.
S4-E3- The Psychology of Law Enforcement Investigations
January 30, 2023 02:59 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBForensic Psychology - Is a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of the human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal systems. In this episode we examine psychology's role in criminal investigations. Many people are aware that psychology is used in criminal investigations. Psychologists have identified a number of key investigative tasks where psychology is particularly relevant. One of these tasks relate to the collection and evaluation of investigative information, informatio...
S4-E2-Psychology in Police Selection
January 30, 2023 02:50 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBForensic Psychology - Is a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of the human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal systems. This necessarily must include those employed by the justice system and interacting with it. The list could include a range of fields that directly or indirectly relates to the administration of justice, in this episode we will specifically look at front line law enforcement officers, as they are often the earliest point of contact with the justice system...
S1-E9 - Women in Policing with Constable Peters of the RCMP
March 02, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBComplexity Unpacked - Profiles in Justice - Women in Policing interview with Constable Sharon Peters of the RCMP. This is my second interview with Constable Peters, in the first interview we discussed her road to policing and this one focuses on her first nine years on the job. We unpack some of her experiences at Depot, her first posting in British Columbia and her current post in Brooks, Alberta. She offers advice to aspiring police officers and shares her journey with us. For the video...
S1-E8: Modern Day Slavery with Constable Peters (RCMP)
March 02, 2022 17:48 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBComplexity Unpacked - Profiles in Justice Interview with Constable S. Peters of the RCMP in Alberta, Canada. In this episode, the first of two interviews with Constable Peters we discuss the work she did with IJM prior to entering policing. She was actively engaged in freeing people from bonded slave labour in India and she shares her experiences and perspectives on this issue. The work she did with IJM contributed to her ongoing desire to be a police officer and sheds some light on her road ...
S3-E2 - Diversity in Canada
February 01, 2022 22:51 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBS3-E2 - Continues our exploration of diversity in a Canadian context. I briefly go over the Multiculturalism Act of 1985 and other similar legal provisions. Share some differing diversity ideologies and then unpack some of the issues related to talking about the subject. For more student focused learning resources, check out my website at http://www.ngonsalves.ca and make sure you like and subscribe to the Complexity Unpacked Podcast to receive the latest episodes.
S4-E1 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology
February 01, 2022 20:09 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe topic for the fourth series in our podcast is Forensic Psychology. An excellent book for an introduction to the subject is the one by Pozzulo, J., Bennell, C., & Forth, A. (2009). Forensic Psychology. - Forensic Psychology is a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of the human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal systems. It involves a variety of critical elements that relate to legal proceedings and the investigations of crimes, for example; profiling, jury selection a...
S3-E1 - Introduction to Diversity
January 12, 2022 20:37 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWe are back for 2022 with another series, this one unpacking the complexity of diversity. Join me as I discuss the history and evolution of various identities and experiences. The objective is to share diverse perspectives and showcase a variety of thoughts and opinions on the subject.
S1-E7: Policing Domestic Violence with Detective T. Marshall (Ret.)
November 26, 2021 13:38 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBComplexity Unpacked - Profiles in Justice Series - In this episode Detective Marshall and I unpack some of the complexities inherent in responding to domestic violence calls for service by police. We draw on her 23 years of policing experience and chat about the evolution of mandatory charging policies, officer attitudes and the importance of maintaining balance in a policing career. She also offers advice to aspiring police officers. - Check out my website for more content www.ngonsalves.ca
S1-E6 - Help with Essay Writing for College
November 01, 2021 01:09 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode I bring you a workshop on Essay Writing for College Students with my special guest Kristen Gonsalves. She has previously created and delivered many writing workshops for students in undergraduate and post-graduate university programs and shares tips that have assisted many with their essay writing process with us here on Complexity Unpacked. You can watch the video presentation and see the slideshow she refers to on my website at www.ngonsalves.ca Useful links she mentions ...
S1-E5 - Policing in the TAVIS Unit with Staff Sgt. John Romain (Ret.)
October 26, 2021 03:20 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBThis episode offers another Profile in Policing: Staff Sgt. John Romain (Ret.) and I take a look back at his 30 years with Toronto Police Service. We start with a discussion about his time at the Toronto Police College and then unpack his experiences and perspectives on his time within the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS) Unit. He also offers advice to aspiring police officers.
S2-E11 Theories of Mostly Dead Men
October 18, 2021 15:57 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBPart 11 of the Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode I provide a broad overview of the first half of the Ethics Unpacked course. It is based on the topic handouts and my classroom lectures. It is not meant to be comprehensive but rather a sweeping overview to highlight the key points.
S2-E10 Social Contract Theory
October 18, 2021 15:50 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBPart 10 of the Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode we will briefly unpack Social Contract Theory as presented by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Rawls.
S2-E9 - Deontology
October 18, 2021 06:56 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBPart 9 of my Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode we very briefly unpack the deontological theory of Immanuel Kant.
S2-E8 - Consequentialist Theory
October 18, 2021 06:53 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBPart 8 of my Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode we briefly unpack the most enduring of the consequentialist theories, Utilitarianism as posited by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mills.
S2-E7 - Virtue Based Ethics
October 18, 2021 06:49 - 11 minutes - 11 MBPart 7 of my Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode we unpack two views on Virtue Based Ethics, one by Aristotle and the other by Confucius.
S2-E6 - Divine Command Theory & Natural Law
October 18, 2021 06:46 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBPart 6 of my Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode we briefly unpack Divine Command Theory and Natural Law as posited by Thomas Aquinas.
S2-E5 - Moral Development & Neutralization
October 18, 2021 06:42 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBPart 5 of my Ethics Unpacked Series. In this episode we briefly unpack Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development. We also preview Sykes and Matza’s Drift Theory known more commonly as the Techniques of Neutralization.
S2-E4 - Good and Evil & Subcultures
October 18, 2021 06:38 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPart 4 of my Ethics Unpacked Series
S2-E3 - Barriers to Ethical Thinking
October 18, 2021 06:36 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBPart 3 of my Ethics Unpacked Series
S2-E2 - Laws and Morality
October 18, 2021 06:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBPart 2 of my Ethics Unpacked Series
S2-E1 - Introduction to Ethics
October 18, 2021 06:27 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPart 1 of my Ethics Unpacked Series.
S1-E4 - A Life in Policing with Sgt. Richards (Ret.)
October 10, 2021 13:53 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis episode offers a Profile in Policing; Sgt. Richards (Ret.) and I talk about his 31 year police career. We unpack his experiences at Ontario Police College, his years on the road and he offers advice to aspiring police officers.
S1-E3 - Sex and Young People
October 03, 2021 03:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs part of my Yes And… series, this is an introduction and first episode in a four episode discussion with Kristen, who is penning her book on the evolution of youth sexual development in the technological arena.
S1-E3 Sex and Young People
October 03, 2021 03:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs part of my Yes And… series, this is an introduction and first episode in a four episode discussion with Kristen, who is penning her book on the evolution of youth sexual development in the technological arena.
S1-E2- Unsung Heroes
September 26, 2021 19:37 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode is from the “Yes And” series and is the first release from this theme. We unpack a story about a Civil Rights Activist who changed American history.
S1-E2 - Unsung Heroes
September 26, 2021 19:37 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode is from the “Yes And” series and is the first release from this theme. We unpack a story about a Civil Rights Activist who changed American history.
S1-E1 - Complexity Unpacked Introduction
September 26, 2021 17:46 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBThe focus of this first release is to introduce you to the purpose and set up of my podcast.
Complexity Unpacked Introduction
September 26, 2021 17:46 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBThe focus of this first release is to introduce you to the purpose and set up of my podcast.