A fascinating guide on the psychology of crime Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this exciting field, complemented with fascinating case examples from around the world. Inside you'll find out why people commit crime, how psychology helps in the investigative process, the ways psychologists work with criminals behind bars - and how you too can become a forensic psychologist. You'll discover what a typical day is like for a forensic psychologist, how they work with the police to build offender profiles, interview suspects or witnesses, and detect lies! • Covers the important role psychology plays in assessing offenders • Explains how psychology is applied in the courtroom • Explains complicated psychology concepts in easy-to-understand terms If you're a student considering taking forensic psychology or just love to learn about the science behind crime, Forensic Psychology For Dummies is everything you need to get up-to-speed on this fascinating subject.
Foreword xxi Introduction 1 Part I: Nailing Forensic Psychology: A Moving Target 7 Chapter 1: Discovering the Truth about Forensic Psychology 9 Chapter 2: Exploring the World of the Criminal 29 Chapter 3: Providing Expert Evidence: Forensic Psychology and the Law 51 Part II: Helping the Police Solve Crimes 69 Chapter 4: Interviewing Witnesses and Victims 71 Chapter 5: Exposing Liars and Detecting Deception 93 Chapter 6: Profiling Offenders and Distinguishing the Types of Crimes They Commit 121 Chapter 7: Understanding Victims of Crime and Their Experiences 149 Chapter 8: Preventing Crime: Problems, Processes and Perseverance 169 Part III: Measuring the Criminal Mind 187 Chapter 9: Measuring, Testing and Assessing the Psychology of Offenders 189 Chapter 10: Diagnosing Evil: Measuring the Criminal Mind 207 Part IV: Viewing Psychology in Court 221 Chapter 11: Giving Guidance in Legal Proceedings 223 Chapter 12: Making Sense in Court: Psychological Aspects of the Legal Processes 249 Part V: Helping and Treating Offenders 267 Chapter 13: Intervening to Rehabilitate Offenders 269 Chapter 14: Dealing with Violence 289 Chapter 15: Treating Sexual Offenders 305 Chapter 16: Working with Juvenile Offenders 323 Part VI: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 17: Ten Professional Requirements for Forensic Psychologists 339 Chapter 18: Ten Stages in Becoming a Professional Forensic Psychologist 347 Chapter 19: Ten Emerging Areas of Forensic Psychology 355 Chapter 20: Ten Cases in Which Forensic Psychology Was Crucial 363 Index 375
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