Introduction to Forensic Psychology : Research and Application

by Bartol, Curt R.; Bartol, Anne M.

• ISBN13: 9781412958301
• ISBN10: 141295830X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-26
• Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS

Summary

This extensive, up-to-date core text introduces students to new, emerging fields of study within forensic psychology. Emphasizing a contemporary developmental approach toward the understanding of crime and delinquency, the Second Edition of Introduction to Forensic Psychology features a multicultural perspective and focuses on the application of psychological knowledge and research. The authors introduce students to the many careers related to forensic psychology, as well as issues that are an integral part of the day-to-day work of forensic psychologists. New coverage in this edition includes relationships between mental disorders and crime and violence, sexual deviance, death penalty mitigation, restorative justice initiatives, arson and typologies of juvenile fire setters, sexual harassment, and criminal sentencing. New to This Edition Includes an extensive look at developmental perspectives and biological research as they relate to the formation of delinquent and adult offending A? Provides a greater emphasis on criminal justice applications in this edition to show relevance for students interested in careers in the field A? Boasts more examples throughout the text to captivate and hold student interest, such as chapter-opening case examples, the anatomy of an autopsy, date rape, and an Andrea Yates update A? More accessible to students with learning objectives at the start of each chapter, new review questions at the ends of chapters, a list of key concepts defined in the chapters, boxed excerpts, and chapter summaries, all aiming to reinforce student learning. A? Presents a new two-color design throughout. Ancillaries A? Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/bartolstudy The student study site offers additional journal articles and a variety of supplemental web resources in support of the both the text and the reader. A? Instructorsa?? Resources on CD-Rom

Introduction

Forensic Psychology: Introduction and Overview

ForensicPsychology: An Overview

Careers In Psychology

Forensic Psychology as a New Specialty

Defining Forensic Psychology

Summary and Conclusions

Police And Investigative Psychology

Police Psychology: History and Practice

Trends in Police Psychology

The First Trend: Mental and Aptitude Testing

The Second Trend: Personality Assessment

The Third Trend: Stress Management

The Fourth Trend: Fairness in Testing

Special Circumstances in Policing

Polic Interrogation and False Confessions

Summary and Conclusions

Investigative Psychology

Profiling

Criminal Profiling

The Psychological Autopsy

Geographical Profiling and Mental Mapping

Why Is Profiling So Inaccurate?

The Polygraph

Forensic Hypnosis

Identifying the Offender: Other Procedures

Pretrial Identification Methods

Summary and Conclusions

Psychology And The Courts

Consulting and Testifying

Court Structure and Jurisdiction

The Judicial Process

Trial Consultation

Expert Testimony

Surviving the Witness Stand

The Assessment of Risk

Summary and Conclusions

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Preventive Detention

Criminal Competencies

Insanity

Sentencing Evaluations

Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators

Summary and Conclusions

Consulting With Civil Courts

Juvenile Courts

Juvenile Assessment: An Overview

Family and Probate Courts

Decisional Competency

Involuntary Civil Commitment

Other Civil Disputes

Sexual Harrassment

Employment Compensation and Personal Injury Claims

Summary and Conclusions

Criminal Psychology

The Development of Habitual Criminal Behavior

The Juvenile Offender

The Nature and Extent of Juvenile Offending

The Developmental Perspective

Coercion Developmental Model

Developmental Factors in the Formation of Crime and Delinquency

School Violence

Juvenile Firesetting

The Criminal Psychopath

Summary and Conclusions

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

UCR Data on Violent Crime

Gender, Race, and Ethnic Differences in Criminal Violence

Criminal Homicide

Mulitiple Murder

Workplace Violence

Hate or Bias Crimes

Stalking: The Crime of Intimidation

Summary and Conclusions

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Definitions of Sexual Assault and Rape

Date Rape

Demographics of Men Who Rape

Typologies of Men Who Rape

Pedophilia

Juvenile Sex Offenders

Recidivism Rates of Sex Offenders

Assessment of Sex Offenders

Summary and Conclusions

Victimology And Victim Services

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Multiculturalism and Victimization

Legal Rights of Victims

Crime Victimization Data

Psychological Effects of Crime Victimization

Hate or Bias Crime Victimization

Sexual Assault Victimization

Property Crime Victimization

Summary and Conclusions

Family Violence, Abuse, and Victimization

Intimate Partner Violence

Child Abuse

Repressed and Recovered Memories

Child Abduction

Elder Abuse and Neglect

Summary and Conclusions

Correctional Psychology

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Institutional Corrections

Overview of Correctional Facilities

Legal Rights of Inmates

Correctional Psychologists

Psychological Assessment on Corrections

Treatment and Rehabilitation in Correctional Facilities

Treatment of Special Populations

Obstacles to the Treatment of Inmates and Staff

Community-Based Corrections

Summary and Conclusions

Juvenile Corrections

Histor

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