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Complexity Unpacked

Neil Gonsalves

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/20d. Total Eps: 28

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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🇨🇦 Canada - Social Sciences
11/06/2026
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - Social Sciences
10/06/2026
#72
🇨🇦 Canada - Social Sciences
09/06/2026
#38

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https://www.brooks.ca/311/Safe-Communities-Committee
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S4-E6 - Juries & NCRMD

Season 4 · Episode 6

Friday, March 10, 2023 • Duration 25:41

In 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.

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S4-E5- Eye Witness Testimony & Memory Recall

Season 4 · Episode 5

Thursday, February 23, 2023 • Duration 43:53

Eyewitness 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.

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S4-E4 - Polygraphs, Deception, & Malingering

Season 4 · Episode 4

Thursday, February 9, 2023 • Duration 35:15

Law 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

Season 4 · Episode 3

Monday, January 30, 2023 • Duration 44:25

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. 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, information that is often obtained from suspects. Investigative decision-making, especially decisions that require an in-depth understanding of criminal behavior is particularly relevant to this discussion.

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S4-E2-Psychology in Police Selection

Season 4 · Episode 2

Monday, January 30, 2023 • Duration 44:52

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. 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. Law-enforcement is a complex, demanding, stressful, and potentially dangerous occupation. It requires intelligent, creative, patient, ethical, and hard-working individuals. The job may not be for everyone and, therefore, it is important for all those involved to ensure that the individuals who are accepted for the job have the highest potential for success. It requires the use of valid selection procedures. These characteristics may relate to a variety of personal features, including, but not limited to, an applicant’s physical fitness, cognitive abilities, personality, and performance on various job related tasks.

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S1-E9 - Women in Policing with Constable Peters of the RCMP

Season 1 · Episode 9

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Duration 01:05:49

Complexity 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 version of this interview go to the Complexity Unpacked YouTube channel. For other links to content check out my website at www.ngonsalves.ca and follow me on Instagram @professorgonsalves

Also check out Constable Peters social media connections: @safe_communities https://www.brooks.ca/311/Safe-Communities-Committee

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S1-E8: Modern Day Slavery with Constable Peters (RCMP)

Season 1 · Episode 8

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • Duration 41:26

Complexity 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 to policing. The video version of this interview is available on my Complexity Unpacked YouTube channel. You can also find links to my content on my website www.ngonsalves.ca

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S3-E2 - Diversity in Canada

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 • Duration 37:41

S3-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.

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S4-E1 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Season 4 · Episode 1

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 • Duration 25:01

The 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 and determining sanity, among other things. These are some of the topics that we will cover in this series. This first episode is meant as an introduction to the subject.

Check out my website http://www.ngonsalves.ca for other learning material snacks resources. Remember to like and subscribe to the Complexity Unpacked Podcast for all the latests episodes and make sure to stop by my YouTube channel @ https://youtube.com/channel/UCtTiu2tToTDpEtP8fG6fhFQ

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S3-E1 - Introduction to Diversity

Season 3 · Episode 1

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 • Duration 20:17

We 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.

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