Forensic Psychology - An Inside Perspective on Criminal Thinking and Behavior

Forensic Psychology: An Inside Perspective on Criminal Thinking and Behavior offers undergraduates a concise, accessible introduction to the field of forensic psychology. With more than 20 years of experience as a forensic psychologist working with incarcerated people, Dr. Kenneth B. Cairns provides a balance between not just forensics and psychology, but also between theory and practical application. Grounded in the cognitive-behavioral approach and evidence based-practices and research, this text will focus on often-overlooked areas, such as the experiences of victims and first responders and the psychopathy of individuals convicted of mass murder, spree killing, and serial killing.

List of contents

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the World of Forensic Psychology
Chapter 2: First Responder Psychology
Chapter 3: Psychology of Investigations
Chapter 4: The Juvenile Justice Process
Chapter 5: Aggression and Violent Behavior
Chapter 6: Sexual Assault, Rape, and Child Molestation
Chapter 7: Extreme Violence: Mass Murder, Spree Killing, and Serial Killing
Chapter 8: Behavioral Analysis
Chapter 9: Forensic Psychology and the Courtroom
Chapter 10: Psychology and the Law
Chapter 11: The Correctional System

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth B Cairns, Kenneth B. Cairns, Kenneth B. (Waynesburg University) Cairns, Kenneth B. B. Cairns, Kenneth B. B. (Waynesburg University) Cairns, Inc. SAGE Publications
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.12.2023
• EAN: 9781071837818
• ISBN: 978-1-0-7183781-8
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, PSYCHOLOGY / Forensic Psychology, Criminal or forensic psychology, Crime & criminology, Textbook, coursework