| Description |
1 online resource (251 pages) |
| Series |
The Basics |
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Basics.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication ; Table of Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgements; 1. Forensic psychology and the role of the forensic psychologist ; The History of Forensic Psychology; How History has Shaped Forensic Psychology: Academic and Practitioner; Fundamental Expertise Acquired by Forensic Psychologists ; Professional Practice; Specialised Skills Follow the Subdivisions of Forensic Psychology ; Disciplines Overlapping with Forensic Psychology ; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading ; 2. Theories of criminal behaviour that helpinform practice |
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What is Evolutionary Psychology?A Case of Psychopathy; What is Biopsychology?; What is Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology?; What is Environmental and Situational Psychology?; What is Socio-Cultural Psychology?; What is the Integrated -- Biopsychosocial Approach? ; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading; 3. Forensic mental health and criminal behaviour; What is Meant by the Concept of Dangerousness? ; Dangerousness and the Law ; What is Meant by Mental Disorder/illness? ; Assessment of Dangerousness and Risk of Reoffending; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading |
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4. Psychological assessments and interventionAssessment and Intervention for Sentenced Offenders ; Assessment of Cases Where an Offender Has Yet to Be Proven ; Ethics Underlying Assessment and Treatment ; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading ; 5. Psychological vulnerability; Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses of Crime; Vulnerable Suspects of Crime; Vulnerable Defendants; Vulnerable Offenders and Prisoners; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading ; 6. Legal psychology; What Happens After the Criminal event?; How Forensic Psychology has Helped Improve Police Investigation Methods |
| Summary |
Recommendations for Further Reading ; 7. Research in forensic psychology; Quantitative Research; Qualitative Research; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading ; 8. Responding to new challenges; The MHA and CJA and Forensic Psychologists ; Dsm-5 and Forensic Psychologists; Brain Scanning and Forensic Psychologists; Summary; Recommendations for Further Reading ; Glossary; Bibliography; Index |
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This text provides an engaging overview to the core topics within Forensic Psychology, guiding the reader through this exciting and popular discipline. Combining a discussion of theory with information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist, it addresses such key issues as:Police PsychologyPsychology of crime and delinquencyVictimology and victim servicesLegal PsychologyCorrectional PsychologyWith a glossary of key terms, case studies and suggestions for further reading, this is an informative study guide for anyone approaching the academic study of Forensic Psychology for the |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317443858 |
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1317443853 |
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