Introduction to Criminal Psychology

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Dr. Anne Wade has been a researcher and an instruction in the Criminal Justice field for 27 years. She is currently an Associate Professor at a Community College in North Carolina. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and a Ph.D. in Public Safety Leadership/Criminal Justice. Her research interests are in Criminology, Victimology, and the Human Services. She is married to Wesley Wade. She is an artist, writer, research, teacher, and trainer.

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This book provides readers with a core psychological perspective on criminal behavior. It is ideal for individuals who are fascinated by human psychology, and those who are interested in understanding criminal behavior. In this book, readers will learn how to use psychological theories to understand criminal behavior, reflect on the development trajectory of offenders, understand how criminals handle information different from non-criminals, and contemplate on how social circumstances can contribute to law breaking. This book comprehensively introduces methods of understanding crime and delinquent behavior from a psychological perspective, and considers various criminal behaviors, including violent crime, sexual crime, juvenile crime, drug abuse and collective violence.

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Provides a upsychological perspective on criminal behavior. The book comprehensively introduces methods of understanding crime and delinquent behaviour from a psychological perspective, and considers various criminal behaviours, including violent crime, sexual crime, juvenile crime, drug abuse and collective violence.