Forensic Psychology

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Why do people commit crime? How effective and reliable is the investigative process? How do jurors decide whether a person is guilty or innocent? How effective is treatment in reducing the risk of reoffending?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In this up-to-date edition of his highly informative textbook Adrian Scott reveals just how much forensic psychology can tell us - not only about offenders and their crimes but also about the different stages of the criminal justice system.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Covering social psychological biological and cognitive theories of crime as well as research and theory relating to the investigative process the courtroom and the penal system this book provides in-depth coverage of the major areas within forensic psychology. It is essential reading for curious students seeking an engaging and accessible introduction to this fascinating topic.</span></p>