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Criminological and Forensic Psychology


Criminological and Forensic Psychology



von: Helen Gavin

57,59 €

Verlag: Sage Publications
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 15.11.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781446293539
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 424

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<p><strong>Criminological and Forensic Psychology</strong> 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.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p>
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<li>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. </li>
<li>In-depth exploration of the fascinating courtroom process including separate chapters on The Defendant’s Mind and The Jury. </li>
<li>A dedicated chapter on research methods specific to forensic psychology to help you do your research project around this topic. </li>
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<p>A <strong>Companion Website</strong> available at&#xa0;<a href="http://www.sagepub.co.uk/gavinCFP">www.sagepub.co.uk/gavinCFP</a> 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.</p>
Written in a student-friendly and engaging style, this textbook covers all the required academic areas of study in addition to explaining how to conduct applications and interventions in the field of forensic and criminological psychology.
PART 1: DEFINING CRIMINOLOGICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
<br>Chapter 1: Defining Forensic Psychology
<br>Chapter 2: Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
<br>PART 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS OF CRIME
<br>Chapter 3: Theoretical Explanations of Crime
<br>Chapter 4: Who Commits Crime? The Criminal Mind
<br>Chapter 5: Juvenile Criminals
<br>PART 3: PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLANATIONS OF SPECIFIC CRIME TYPES
<br>Chapter 6: The Psychology of Homicide
<br>Chapter 7:The Psychology of Terrorism
<br>Chapter 8: Crimes of a Sexual Nature
<br>Chapter 9: The Psychology of Firesetting
<br>Chapter 10: The Psychology of Theft, Robbery and Burglary
<br>Chapter 11: The Psychology of Economic Crime
<br>PART 4: PSYCHOLOGY IN DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION
<br>Chapter 12: Psychology in the Investigation of Crime
<br>Chapter 13: Psychology in the Police Station 1: Victims and Witnesses
<br>Chapter 14: Psychology in the Police Station 2: Investigative Interviews and the Psychology of False Confession
<br>PART 5: PSYCHOLOGY IN THE COURT ROOM
<br>Chapter 15: Psychology in Court 1
<br>Chapter 16: Psychology in Court 2 - The Defendant′s Mind
<br>Chapter 17: Psychology in Court 3 - The Jury
<br>PART 6: PSYCHOLOGY IN PRISON
<br>Chapter 18: Psychology in Prison
<br>Chapter 19: Imprisonment and Mental Disorder
<br>Chapter 20: Long Term and Life Imprisonment
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