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Forensic Psychology

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-02-11
Mått146 x 208 x 20 mm
Vikt400 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieBloomsbury Insights in Psychology series
Antal sidor300
Upplaga2
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781352004861

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Arbetspsykologi inom Psykologi och pedagogik

IntroductionDefining and Measuring CrimePART I: THEORIES OF CRIMESocial and Psychological TheoriesBiological and Cognitive TheoriesTheory Integration and Theory ApplicationPART II: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE INVESTIGATIVE PROCESSForensic Science and OffenderProfilingEyewitness TestimonyInvestigative InterviewingPART III: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE COURTROOMJury Decision MakingJury BiasPART IV: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE PENAL SYSTEMPunishing OffendersTreatingOffenders.