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Forensic Psychology
An Inside Perspective on Criminal Thinking and Behavior
First Edition
- Kenneth B. Cairns - Waynesburg University
August 2023 | 280 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Forensic Psychology: An Inside Perspective on Criminal Thinking and Behavior offers undergraduates a concise, accessible introduction to the field of forensic psychology. With more than 20 years of experience as a forensic psychologist working with incarcerated people, Dr. Kenneth B. Cairns provides a balance between not just forensics and psychology, but also between theory and practical application. Grounded in the cognitive-behavioral approach and evidence based-practices and research, this text will focus on often-overlooked areas, such as the experiences of victims and first responders and the psychopathy of individuals convicted of mass murder, spree killing, and serial killing.
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the World of Forensic Psychology
Chapter 2: First Responder Psychology
Chapter 3: Psychology of Investigations
Chapter 4: The Juvenile Justice Process
Chapter 5: Aggression and Violent Behavior
Chapter 6: Sexual Assault, Rape, and Child Molestation
Chapter 7: Extreme Violence: Mass Murder, Spree Killing, and Serial Killing
Chapter 8: Behavioral Analysis
Chapter 9: Forensic Psychology and the Courtroom
Chapter 10: Psychology and the Law
Chapter 11: The Correctional System
Supplements
Sample Materials & Chapters
Ch01_An Introduction to the World of Forensic Psychology
Ch02_First Responder Psychology