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Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Crime is a complex phenomenon that cannot be understood solely through law, morality, or statistics. Behind every criminal act lies a psychological structure, a developmental context, and a set of mental and emotional processes that influence decisions, impulses, perceptions, and behavioural patterns. To understand crime, therefore, requires an understanding of the human mind under extreme conditions this is precisely the purpose of this work. Psychology of Criminal Behaviour: A Forensic Approach presents a rigorous, scientific, and systematic analysis of the psychological mechanisms underlying criminal behaviour, integrating knowledge from clinical psychology, criminology, neuroscience, and criminal law. The book offers a comprehensive view of forensic criminal psychology as an applied discipline, exploring its role in investigation, expert assessment, and the justice system. Throughout its chapters, the work examines the relationship between psychopathology and criminality, personality traits associated with violent behaviour, decision-making processes in high-risk contexts, and the psychological dynamics of different offender typologies. It also analyses the functioning of memory and testimony, the credibility of statements in court, the psychological mechanisms of confession including false confessions and evidence-based investigative interviewing techniques. With a strong emphasis on professional practice, the book describes methodologies of forensic psychological assessment, psychometric instruments used in judicial contexts, models for analysing the risk of violence, and procedures for preparing expert reports. It further explores the psychology of victimisation, the impact of psychological trauma, and the technical criteria for assessing psychological harm. Beyond the analysis of the offender, the text addresses the functioning of the judicial system from a psychological perspective, discussing the role of the expert witness in court, the limits of psychological evidence, and the ethical challenges of forensic intervention. The work highlights the importance of scientific objectivity, professional responsibility, and the integration of psychological knowledge into legal decision-making. Intended for students, psychologists, criminologists, professionals within the justice system, and researchers, this work combines solid theoretical grounding with practical application, offering conceptual and methodological tools for understanding and assessing criminal behaviour in real-world contexts. More than a study of crime, this book is an in-depth exploration of the human processes that make it possible from invisible motivations to observable consequences, from the individual mind to social impact. In a world where understanding human behaviour is essential for justice, prevention, and intervention, this work proposes a scientific, critical, and integrative approach to the psychology of criminal behaviour. It stands as an essential reference for those seeking to understand not only what crime. Buy Directly from the Author – Signed Special Edition By selecting "Buy Directly from Us – Signed Edition", you can purchase a special hardback edition, carefully produced for collectors and readers who wish to own an exclusive copy personally signed by the author. For information regarding price, availability and delivery options, please contact us. We will be delighted to assist you.