Criminological and Forensic Psychology is a brand-new theoretically rigorous, practically relevant, engaging and fun introduction to this broad and fascinating field. It covers both the conceptual basis within which psychology knowledge is applied in forensic contexts and the practical applications of psychology to the criminal civil justice systems. Key Features: Case studies, which include the James Bulger investigation in Chapter 5, are woven into every chapter to bring the topic to life and encourage the application of knowledge by placing you in the full context of a criminal case, showing you how psychological theories can be used to explain real-life crimes. In-depth exploration of the fascinating courtroom process including separate chapters on The Defendant’s Mind and The Jury. A dedicated chapter on research methods specific to forensic psychology to help you do your research project around this topic. A Companion Website available at www.sagepub.co.uk/gavinCFP is provided to support learning and includes chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions to test understanding of the topic, additional case studies to reinforce learning, and links to further readings to continue your exploration of the subject. Essential reading for students studying Criminological and Forensic Psychology. Helen Gavin is Research Development Co-ordinator and a principal lecturer in Psychology at the University of Huddersfield. INDICE: PART 1: DEFINING CRIMINOLOGICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGYChapter 1: Defining Forensic PsychologyChapter 2: Research Methods in Forensic PsychologyPART 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS OF CRIMEChapter 3: Theoretical Explanations of CrimeChapter 4: Who Commits Crime? The Criminal MindChapter 5: Juvenile CriminalsPART 3: PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS OF SPECIFIC CRIME TYPESChapter 6: The Psychology of HomicideChapter 7:The Psychology of TerrorismChapter 8t: Crimes of a Sexual NatureChapter 9: The Psychology of FiresettingChapter 10: The Psychology of Theft, Robbery and BurglaryChapter 11: The Psychology of Economic CrimePART 4: PSYCHOLOGY IN DETECTION AND INVESTIGATIONChapter 12: Psychology in the Investigation of CrimeChapter 13: Psychology in the Police Station 1: Victims and WitnessesChapter 14: Psychology in the Police Station 2: Investigative Interviews and the Psychology of False ConfessionPART 5: PSYCHOLOGY IN THE COURT ROOMChapter 15: Psychology in Court 1Chapter 16: Psychology in Court 2 - The Defendant's MindChapter 17: Psychology in Court 3 - The JuryPART 6: PSYCHOLOGY IN PRISONChapter 18: Psychology in PrisonChapter 19: Imprisonment and Mental DisorderChapter 20: Long Term and Life Imprisonment
- ISBN: 978-1-84860-700-2
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 424
- Fecha Publicación: 15/11/2013
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