Forensic Psychology

This introduction shows the reader how much forensic psychology informs us about every step of the criminal process. From biological, social and cognitive theories of crime to eyewitness testimony and the penal system, this is essential reading for students seeking a deeper understanding of the key topics.

List of contents

Introduction.- Defining and Measuring Crime.- PART I: THEORIES OF OFFENDING.- Social and Psychological Theories.- Biological and Cognitive Theories.- Theory Integration and Theory Application.- PART II: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS.- Offender Profiling .- Eyewitness Testimony.- Investigative Interviewing.- PART III: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE COURTROOM.- Jury Decision Making.- Influencing the Jury.- PART IV: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE PENAL SYSTEM.- The Punishment of Offenders.- The Treatment of Offenders.

Product details

• Authors: Adrian Scott, Adrian J. Scott
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.08.2010
• EAN: 9780230249424
• ISBN: 978-0-230-24942-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Palgrave Insights in Psychology; Palgrave Insights in Psychology Series; Macmillan Insights in Psychology series; Macmillan Insights in Psychology series; Palgrave Insights in Psychology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology