Caulfield, Laura, 1981-,

Forensic psychology / Laura Caulfield, Bath Spa University, Dean Wilkinson, University of Worcester ; series editor Dominic Upton, University of Worcester. - xiii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Psychology Express. . - Psychology Express .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-230) and index.

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.

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Forensic psychology

RA1148 / .C38 2014