Applied Criminal Psychology
Author | : Richard N. Kocsis |
Publisher | : Charles C Thomas Publisher |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780398085513 |
ISBN-13 | : 039808551X |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Download or read book Applied Criminal Psychology written by Richard N. Kocsis and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2009 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic psychology is a thriving subject with a dedicated focus beginning to emerge on the issue of crime from the discipline of psychology. Applied Criminal Psychology provides the reader with a comprehensive and practical guide to psychological research and techniques. Major topics include: (1) mental disorders and criminal behavior, antisocial behavior and personality disorders, the role of the forensic psychologist, risk and assessment; (2) the detection of deceit, eyewitness testimony, cognitive interviewing, forensic hypnosis, false confessions; and (3) criminal profiling, psychological.