Forensic Psychology For Dummies

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A fascinating guide on the psychology of crime Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this exciting field, complemented with fascinating case examples from around the world.Inside you'll find out why people commit crime, how psychology helps in the investigative process, the ways psychologists work with criminals behind bars - and how you too can become a forensic psychologist. You'll discover what a typical day is like for a forensic psychologist, how they work with the police to build offender profiles, interview suspects or witnesses, and detect lies! Covers the important role psychology plays in assessing offendersExplains how psychology is applied in the courtroomExplains complicated psychology concepts in easy-to-understand termsIf you're a student considering taking forensic psychology or just love to learn about the science behind crime, Forensic Psychology For Dummies is everything you need to get up-to-speed on this fascinating subject.

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Utgivningsdatum2012-04-13
Mått188 x 234 x 28 mm
Vikt567 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor416
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
MedarbetareRankin,Ian
ISBN9781119976240

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Foreword xxiIntroduction 1Part I: Nailing Forensic Psychology: A Moving Target 7Chapter 1: Discovering the Truth about Forensic Psychology 9Chapter 2: Exploring the World of the Criminal 29Chapter 3: Providing Expert Evidence: Forensic Psychology and the Law 51Part II: Helping the Police Solve Crimes 69Chapter 4: Interviewing Witnesses and Victims 71Chapter 5: Exposing Liars and Detecting Deception 93Chapter 6: Profiling Offenders and Distinguishing the Types of Crimes They Commit 121Chapter 7: Understanding Victims of Crime and Their Experiences 149Chapter 8: Preventing Crime: Problems, Processes and Perseverance 169Part III: Measuring the Criminal Mind 187Chapter 9: Measuring, Testing and Assessing the Psychology of Offenders 189Chapter 10: Diagnosing Evil: Measuring the Criminal Mind 207Part IV: Viewing Psychology in Court 221Chapter 11: Giving Guidance in Legal Proceedings 223Chapter 12: Making Sense in Court: Psychological Aspects of the Legal Processes 249Part V: Helping and Treating Offenders 267Chapter 13: Intervening to Rehabilitate Offenders 269Chapter 14: Dealing with Violence 289Chapter 15: Treating Sexual Offenders 305Chapter 16: Working with Juvenile Offenders 323Part VI: The Part of Tens 337Chapter 17: Ten Professional Requirements for Forensic Psychologists 339Chapter 18: Ten Stages in Becoming a Professional Forensic Psychologist 347Chapter 19: Ten Emerging Areas of Forensic Psychology 355Chapter 20: Ten Cases in Which Forensic Psychology Was Crucial 363Index 375

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