Description:Did you know you are more likely to fall victim to a serial killer than you are to win the lottery? (Hicky 1991) Do you have a burning interest in Psychopaths, serial killers, stalkers, rapists, paedophiles, or offender profiling? If so the fascinating world of criminal and forensic psychology is for you. The introduction to criminal and forensic psychology is suitable for anyone with a desire to learn about the workings of the criminal mind, what motivates an individual to commit crimes, and how investigators collect psychological clues. This introductory book will provide you with a comprehensive insight into criminal behaviour and the criminal mind. You will develop your understanding of the major theories that seek to explain criminal behaviour especially in relation to violent and sexual crimes. Crime and Criminal behaviour is something that affects everyone. The question over the Centuries has been, why do some people commit crime? What are the effects of that crime on the community as a whole? Those involved in criminal psychology ask these questions concerning behaviours as part of their career and research paths, this question is often asked by the Gardai, Prison services, Offender institutes and the Judiciary in the course of their jobs. This book examines the way in which psychology helps us to understand how criminals behave and help us to apply that to the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Readers will consider what criminal psychology is, how it is used in the study of crime and criminals. They will examine different types of psychological theories, and explain criminal behaviour in the context of them "offenders" and us "general public" Readers will investigate these perceptions and how the world sees themselves alongside their perceptions of criminals. Readers will examine the research methods actively used by professionals, including the ethical issues which are raised when research is undertaken, Readers will have the opportunity to apply these research methods to their own research project at the end of the book. As the book progresses Readers will learn how to design and implement a psychological study and apply appropriate statistical and empirical analysis skills to information gathered in their own investigations. Readers will realise the importance of research analysis in understanding not only criminal behaviour but also that of eyewitness testimony, courtroom behaviour, jury deliberation and also how offenders are treated once incarcerated. This book will give Readers an understanding of all areas of Criminal Psychology and arm them with the knowledge they will require in order to understand criminals or pursue a career in Criminal Psychology and Criminology.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology: The Criminal Mind (Layman's Guide to Irish Law). To get started finding An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology: The Criminal Mind (Layman's Guide to Irish Law), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology: The Criminal Mind (Layman's Guide to Irish Law)
Description: Did you know you are more likely to fall victim to a serial killer than you are to win the lottery? (Hicky 1991) Do you have a burning interest in Psychopaths, serial killers, stalkers, rapists, paedophiles, or offender profiling? If so the fascinating world of criminal and forensic psychology is for you. The introduction to criminal and forensic psychology is suitable for anyone with a desire to learn about the workings of the criminal mind, what motivates an individual to commit crimes, and how investigators collect psychological clues. This introductory book will provide you with a comprehensive insight into criminal behaviour and the criminal mind. You will develop your understanding of the major theories that seek to explain criminal behaviour especially in relation to violent and sexual crimes. Crime and Criminal behaviour is something that affects everyone. The question over the Centuries has been, why do some people commit crime? What are the effects of that crime on the community as a whole? Those involved in criminal psychology ask these questions concerning behaviours as part of their career and research paths, this question is often asked by the Gardai, Prison services, Offender institutes and the Judiciary in the course of their jobs. This book examines the way in which psychology helps us to understand how criminals behave and help us to apply that to the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Readers will consider what criminal psychology is, how it is used in the study of crime and criminals. They will examine different types of psychological theories, and explain criminal behaviour in the context of them "offenders" and us "general public" Readers will investigate these perceptions and how the world sees themselves alongside their perceptions of criminals. Readers will examine the research methods actively used by professionals, including the ethical issues which are raised when research is undertaken, Readers will have the opportunity to apply these research methods to their own research project at the end of the book. As the book progresses Readers will learn how to design and implement a psychological study and apply appropriate statistical and empirical analysis skills to information gathered in their own investigations. Readers will realise the importance of research analysis in understanding not only criminal behaviour but also that of eyewitness testimony, courtroom behaviour, jury deliberation and also how offenders are treated once incarcerated. This book will give Readers an understanding of all areas of Criminal Psychology and arm them with the knowledge they will require in order to understand criminals or pursue a career in Criminal Psychology and Criminology.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology: The Criminal Mind (Layman's Guide to Irish Law). To get started finding An Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology: The Criminal Mind (Layman's Guide to Irish Law), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.