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Canter (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394354740, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 18.3 x 2.8 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clear introduction to the psychology of crime\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Psychology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers how forensic psychologists help law enforcement crack major crime cases. This book walks you through the ins-and-outs of this field. It explains why people commit crime, how psychologists assist investigators by profiling offenders and creating interrogation strategies, as well as how some forensic psychiatrists work to treat and rehabilitate the convicted, the imprisoned, and those on supervised release. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand what forensic psychology is and isn’t\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee how forensic psychologists differ from their fictional counterparts in the media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover real-life case examples from around the world, showcasing the work of forensic psychologists—including in court\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore education and career paths taken by established forensic psychologists \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for people interested in the intersection of clinical psychology and the criminal justice system, \u003ci\u003eForensic Psychology For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read for aspiring psychologists, forensics and criminology students, law enforcement professionals, and true crime fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword xvii \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Keeping Up with Forensic Psychology 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: What Is Forensic Psychology? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: Psychology and the Criminal Process 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: Forensic Psychology and the Law 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Examining the Criminal Mind 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: Why Do People Become Criminals? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: Measuring, Testing, and Assessing the Psychology of Offenders 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: Diagnosing Evil: How (or whether) Criminals Think 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Assisting Law Enforcement 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: How to Ask Questions of Witnesses, Victims, and Suspects 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: Exposing Liars and Detecting Deception 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: Beyond Offender Profiling 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Victims of Crime and Their Experiences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: Preventing Crime: Problems, Processes, and Perseverance 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Psychology in Court and Beyond 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12: Giving Guidance in Legal Proceedings 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13: Psychological Aspects of Court Procedures 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Helping and Treating Offenders 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14: Can Offenders Be Rehabilitated? 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15: Dealing with Violence 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16: Treating Sexual Offenders 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 17: Working with Juvenile Offenders 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 18: Ten Professional Requirements for Forensic Psychologists 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 19: Ten Stages in Becoming a Professional Forensic Psychologist 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 20: Ten Cases in Which Forensic Psychology Proved Crucial 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 383\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449456554264,"sku":"9781394354740","price":17.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394354740.jpg?v=1785200266","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/forensic-psychology-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394354740","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}