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What is The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour about?

This indispensable introduction to the psychological theories of criminality and violence examines how both psychology and biology play a role in understanding what may drive individuals to commit crime. Drawing on relevant research, real-world examples, and gripping case studies, The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour applies theory to provide deep insight into criminal behaviour. FEATURES A theoretical approach helps students identify and understand key psychological theories and concepts Accessible content: While theoretical in approach, the material is presented in a way that meets the needs of both psychology and criminology students Coverage of both psychological and biological factors on a range of topics--including reactive and instrumental violence, aggression, psychopathy, social cognition, and more--explores how and why criminal and violent behaviour occur "Researching Criminal and Violent Behaviour" boxes discuss important research and topics in the field, including the Danish adoption study, the Bobo doll experiments, the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide, attachment theory, threat/control-override symptoms, and cyberstalking Diverse case studies on such

Author

David R Lyon; Andrew Welsh, (Criminologist)

Publisher

Oxford University Press; Open University Press

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9780199010080

Subjects

Social Science, Psychology, Social_sciences