Offers coverage of A Level Edexcel, OCR and AQA B specification requirements. This work features studies illustrating the key concepts. It includes a grid to map the content to the specifications. It is a useful resource for students of AS and A Level Psychology and acts as an introductory text for undergraduates.

This work offers complete coverage of A Level Edexcel, OCR and AQA B specification requirements. It features many up-to-date studies illustrating the key concepts and provides a stimulus for students' own research. It includes a grid to map the content to the specifications. It incorporates student support and guidance with sections such as 'Classic Research' and 'What's Ahead'. It is an invaluable resource for students of AS and A Level Psychology and as an introductory text for undergraduates.

Part 1 Introduction: definitions of crime - what is crime?
morality and crime
measuring crime. Part 2 Explanations of criminal behaviour: biological theories
psychodynamic theory
learning theory and social learning theory
social and familial correlates of crime
conclusion. Part 3 Offender profiling: the goals of profiling
the American method - a "top-down" approach
the British method - a "bottom-up" approach
comparing the two approaches
applying profiling
evaluating offender profiling
conclusion. Part 4 Witness testimony: the accuracy of witness testimony
estimator variables and system variables in eyewitness testimony
earwitness testimony
the use of hypnosis in criminal investigations
children as witnesses
methods of improving witness testimony
conclusion. Part 5 Media influences on criminal behaviour: methods used to investigate media influences
studies investigating the effects of media violence
factors that mediate the effects of media violence
the effects of violent video games
the effects of pornography
conclusion. Part 6 Judge and jury -psychology in the courtroom: conducting research on trial procedures and court decisions
factors affecting jury decision making
processes involved in jury decision making
the interpersonal influences on jury decision making
the effectiveness of juries
conclusion. Part 7 The treatment of offenders and prevention of crime: the effect of custodial and non-custodial sentencing
some therapies used for treatment of offenders
zero tolerance
environmental crime prevention
conclusion.