Forensic psychology : the basics / Sandie Taylor.
By: Taylor, Sandie [author.].
Series: Basics (Routledge (Firm)). The basics.Publisher: London, UK ; New York, NY, USA : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, ©2019Edition: Second edition.Description: 287 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780815378181; 9780815384915.Subject(s): Forensic psychology | Forensic Psychiatry | Criminal liability | Forensic sciencesDDC classification: 614.15 T21 2019| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-280) and index.
1. Forensic psychology and the role of the forensic psychologist --
2. Theories of criminal behaviour that help inform practice --
3. Forensic mental health and criminal behaviour --
4. Psychological assessments and intervention --
5. Psychological vulnerability --
6. Legal psychology --
7. Research in forensic psychology --
8. Responding to new challenges.
This edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of a dynamic and fascinating discipline. Providing an engaging introduction to the core topics within Forensic Psychology, the text combines a discussion of theory with information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist. Established topics including police psychology, the psychology of crime and delinquency, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology are also considered in this invaluable guide. It will be essential reading for students across a range of disciplines, from psychology to criminology to law, or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.
College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Text in English
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