Forensic Psychology: The Basics

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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. This edition has been fully updated throughout to include additional coverage of: Offender profiling and rehabilitation The role of psychology in crime prevention Psychological factors relating to terrorism 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. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Chapter 1: Forensic psychology and the role of the forensic psychologist THE HISTORY OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY HOW HISTORY HAS SHAPED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: ACADEMIC AND PRACTITIONER FUNDAMENTAL EXPERTISE ACQUIRED BY FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SPECIALISED SKILLS FOLLOW THE SUB-DIVISIONS OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY DISCIPLINES OVERLAPPING WITH FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 2: Theories of criminal behaviour that help inform practice WHAT IS EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY? WHAT IS BIOPSYCHOLOGY? WHAT IS COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIOURAL PSYCHOLOGY? WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SITUATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY? WHAT IS SOCIO-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY? WHAT IS THE INTEGRATED – BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL – APPROACH? SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 3: Forensic mental health and criminal behaviour WHAT IS MEANT BY THE CONCEPT OF DANGEROUSNESS? DANGEROUSNESS AND THE LAW WHAT IS MEANT BY MENTAL DISORDER/ILLNESS? ASSESSMENT OF DANGEROUSNESS AND RISK OF REOFFENDING SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 4: Psychological assessments and intervention ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION FOR SENTENCED OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT OF CASES WHERE AN OFFENDER HAS YET TO BE PROVEN ETHICS UNDERLYING ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 5: Psychological vulnerability VULNERABLE VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF CRIME VULNERABLE SUSPECTS OF CRIME VULNERABLE DEFENDANTS VULNERABLE OFFENDERS AND PRISONERS SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 6: Legal psychology WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE CRIMINAL EVENT? HOW FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY HAS HELPED IMPROVE POLICE INVESTIGATION METHODS SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 7: Research in forensic psychology QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH QUALITATIVE RESEARCH SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Chapter 8: Responding to new challenges THE MHA AND CJA AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS DSM-5 AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS BRAIN SCANNING AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER READING Glossary Bibliography Index