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.
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Law, order and the criminal mind – a fascinating introduction to forensic psychology and its many applications Want to understand what makes the criminal mind tick? In this fascinating guide a top forensic psychologist goes beyond the myths and media sensationalism to clue you in on what forensic psychologists really do. Using real–life case examples from around the world, he shows you how they work and the important contributions they make to the criminal justice system. He also provides valuable pointers on how to break into this exciting field. Watch the forensic psychologist in action – learn how psychology contributes to the investigative process, including ′offender profiling′ and detecting lies Penetrate the criminal mind – discover the various methods psychologists have developed for assessing offenders Witness psychology in the courtroom – discover how psychologists give guidance in legal proceedings and the valuable assistance they offer prosecutors and defence attorneys alike Find out about their work behind bars – uncover how psychologists work with convicted offenders in their rehabilitation Discover how to become a forensic psychologist – learn about the training that′s required and the major stages in the career of a typical forensic psychologist Get the lowdown on great cases where forensic psychology has made all the difference – read accounts of how some of the greats of the profession helped crack cases and bring dangerous felons to justice Open the book and find: Why people commit crimes How psychologists help in the investigative process The truth about ′offender profiling′ Methods for interviewing witnesses and victims Tactics for interviewing suspects and detecting lies How psychology is used in the courtroom Info about working with criminals behind bars The most promising career opportunities in forensic psychology Learn about: How psychology is used in criminal investigations and the courtroom The interviewing of suspects and witnesses – and how the experts detect lies! The ways psychologists work with offenders How you can become a forensic psychologist
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David Canter , the world–leading crime psychologist, is perhaps most widely known as one of the pioneers of ′Offender Profiling′, being the first to introduce its use to the UK. He subsequently founded the discipline of Investigative Psychology and is now Director of the International Research Centre for Investigative Psychology.
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The best for Dummies book I've ever read! David Canter, widely acknowledged as the father of forensic psychology in the UK, brings remarkable psychological insights about criminals and what investigators can now do to stop them, to life. A real easy read...never have I learnt so much so easily.
Forensic Psychology for Dummies covers a remarkable range of material, making it a great reference source - whether you're a professional wanting to know the latest insights, or just fascinated by what drives the most wicked and vicious human behaviour, as Ian Rankin says in his introduction to this important book.
Great anecdotes from a man who's been there, at crime scenes, in the toughest prisons talking to the meanest criminals.
And he's trained and worked around the world with police and lawyers; but David Canter pulls no punches about what psychologists really get up to!
There's a lot of rubbish in the forensic psychology genre. Avoid this by getting your 'bluff' expertise from a man who is really at the vanguard of this science and has provides some of the most innovative legal expert testimony in major court cases by drawing on this science.
Forensic Psychology for Dummies covers a remarkable range of material, making it a great reference source - whether you're a professional wanting to know the latest insights, or just fascinated by what drives the most wicked and vicious human behaviour, as Ian Rankin says in his introduction to this important book.
Great anecdotes from a man who's been there, at crime scenes, in the toughest prisons talking to the meanest criminals.
And he's trained and worked around the world with police and lawyers; but David Canter pulls no punches about what psychologists really get up to!
There's a lot of rubbish in the forensic psychology genre. Avoid this by getting your 'bluff' expertise from a man who is really at the vanguard of this science and has provides some of the most innovative legal expert testimony in major court cases by drawing on this science.
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Perfect introduction for my psychology opener.Simple to understand. The lay out of the book is easy to follow and will help anyone wanting to understand more about behaviours in other people and themselves!
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