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Why do people commit crime? How effective and reliable is the investigative process? How do jurors decide whether a person is guilty or innocent? How effective is treatment in reducing the risk of reoffending?
In this up-to-date edition of his highly informative textbook, Adrian Scott reveals just how much forensic psychology can tell us - not only about offenders and their crimes, but also about the different stages of the criminal justice system.
Covering social, psychological, biological and cognitive theories of crime, as well as research and theory relating to the investigative process, the courtroom and the penal system, this book provides in-depth coverage of the major areas within forensic psychology. It is essential reading for curious students seeking an engaging and accessible introduction to this fascinating topic.
Table of Contents
Defining and Measuring Crime
PART I: THEORIES OF CRIME
Social and Psychological Theories
Biological and Cognitive Theories
Theory Integration and Theory Application
PART II: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS
Forensic Science and OffenderProfiling
Eyewitness Testimony
Investigative Interviewing
PART III: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE COURTROOM
Jury Decision Making
Jury Bias
PART IV: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE PENAL SYSTEM
Punishing Offenders
TreatingOffenders.
Product details
| Published | Jan 30 2019 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Extent | 300 |
| ISBN | 9781350312326 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Series | Bloomsbury Insights in Psychology series |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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