Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology
- Captures students’ attention with up-to-date, highly-relevant coverage
- Prepares students for the realities of work in contemporary forensic psychology
- Helps students understand both the capabilities and limitations of the state-of-the-art methods and models used in forensic psychology
- Gives students insights into the application of forensic psychology in national security
- Helps students understand and compare options in treatment and rehabilitation that forensic psychologists may be called upon to evaluate, recommend, or engage in.
- Helps students understand the full spectrum of crimes that forensic psychologists may be called upon to address, prevent, and intervene.
- Helps students clearly assess the legitimacy of psychological claims that are made within the rubric of forensic psychology
- Gives students realistic insights into the preparation they will need to become both academic and practicing forensic psychologists
- Connects students with resources for gaining a deeper understanding, including professional-level resources they may use as working forensic psychologists
- Promotes effective learning and rapid mastery
- Gives students deeper practical insight into the work forensic psychologists actually perform on a day-to-day basis
- Provides the tools instructors need to meet their instructional goals efficiently and effectively
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, 1/eÂ presents a clear, complete picture of forensic psychology, covering both psychological and legal principles, and demonstrating their connections through actual case law and clinical examples. Dr. Jack Kitaeff first reviews the fieldâ€™s history, and the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of practitioners. Next, he addresses criminological aspects of forensic psychology, examining theories of aggression and violent crime; non-violent crimes; and topics ranging from serial killing to terrorism. He thoroughly reviews forensic psychologistsâ€™ roles in law enforcement and the U.S. criminal justice system, and covers crucial issues such as repressed memories, novel syndromes, the workplace, children, families, and treatment.
Country USA
Brand Pearson
Manufacturer Pearson
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780132352918
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Pearson
Manufacturer	Pearson
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780132352918
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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