Forensic Psychology: The Basics

Sandie Taylor (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

240 Seiten

2015
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-02160-0 (ISBN)

Infos

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 Psychology







Psychology of crime and delinquency







Victimology and victim services







Legal Psychology







Correctional Psychology





With 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 first time.

Autor

Sandie Taylor has 20 years of experience teaching Forensic, Criminological and Investigative Psychology at both graduate and undergraduate level at the University of West London, Bath Spa University and the University of South Wales.

Inhalt

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 Methods and Design 8. Concluding Comments Bibliography Glossary Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.6.2015
• Reihe/Serie: The Basics
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 129 x 198 mm
• Gewicht: 272 g
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Test in der Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• ISBN-10: 1-138-02160-1 / 1138021601
• ISBN-13: 978-1-138-02160-0 / 9781138021600
• Zustand: Neuware