Criminological And Forensic Psychology 2nd Edition

By (author) Gavin Helen
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Covering the conceptual basis and practical applications of psychology in forensic and criminal contexts, the second edition of this theoretically rigorous and fun introduction includes updated definitions, an extended research methods chapter and additional content on domestic violence and gender and criminality.

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The second edition of Criminological and Forensic Psychology is an even more 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 feature in every chapter and place students in the full context of a criminal case, showing them 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 students do their research project around this topic, covering the final year and post-graduate research. 

• A new chapter on Intimate relationship aggression: Domestic Violence and Domestic Homicide

• Online resources including chapter-by-chapter multiple choice questions, additional case studies and links to further readings 

Table of contents
Section 1: Defining Criminological and Forensic Psychology Chapter 1: Defining Forensic Psychology Chapter 2: Research Methods in Forensic Psychology Section 2: Psychological Explanations of Crime Chapter 3: Psychological Approaches to Understanding Crime Chapter 4: Who Commits Crime? The Criminal Mind Chapter 5: Juvenile Criminals Section 3: Psychological Explanations of Specific Crime Types Chapter 6: The Psychology of Homicide Chapter 7: The Psychology of Terrorism Chapter 8: Crimes of a Sexual Nature Chapter 9: Intimate Relationship Aggression: Domestic Violence and Domestic Homicide Chapter 10: The Psychology of Firesetting Chapter 11: The Psychology of Theft, Robbery, and Burglary Chapter 12: The Psychology of Economic Crime Section 4: Psychology in Detection and Investigation Chapter 13: Psychology in the Investigation of Crime Chapter 14: Psychology in the Police Station 1: Victims and Witnesses Chapter 15: Psychology in the Police Station 2: Investigative Interviews and the Psychology of False Confession Section 5: Psychology in the Court Room Chapter 16: Psychology in Court 1: Procedures and Evidence Chapter 17: Psychology in Court 2: The Defendant’s Mind Chapter 18: Psychology in Court 3: The Mind of the Jury Section 6: Psychology in Prison Chapter 19: Punishment, Rehabilitation, and Psychology Chapter 20: Adjustment to Prison Life: Mental Disorder, Life Imprisonment, and Death Row
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A fantastic resource, not only for those studying towards a formal qualification in criminological and / or forensic psychology but also written in a straightforward way that′s accessible for anyone with an interest in the subject area. The book has a good range of engaging content with a glossary to aid the reader in developing an understanding of the more technical terminology. The key themes throughout the book allow the reader to make connections and see the ′bigger picture′.

 

The author threads relevant and engaging research studies throughout the book in a way which demonstrates the importance of research as a foundation for psychological knowledge, but without intimidating those who may be reading for interest only.

 

From a teaching and learning perspective the