Psychology Express: Forensic Psychology, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (April 3, 2014) © 2014
  • Laura Caulfield
  • Dean Wilkinson

Title overview

The Psychology Express undergraduate revision guide series will help your students to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make their answers stand out.

  • Prepare for exams and coursework using sample questions and assessment advice
  • Maximise your marks and approach exams with confidence 
  • Quickly grasp key research, critical issues and practical applications 
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    • Table of contents

    A brief introduction to the history and development of forensic psychology

     

    Psychobiological theories of crime

     

    Psychosocial theories of crime

     

    Theories of sexual offending

     

    The psychology of serious offending

     

    Mentally disordered offenders

     

    Psychology and the law

     

    Eyewitness testimony

     

    Offender profiling

     

    Victims of crime

     

    Assessment and treatment

    Author bios

    Laura Caulfield, Birmingham City University
    Dean Wilkinson, University of Worcester
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