Policing and psychology

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Title:

Policing and psychology

Author:

Blagden, Nicholas.

ISBN:

9780857258335

9780857254658

Personal Author:

Blagden, Nicholas.

Publication Information:

London : Learning Matters, c2012.

Physical Description:

iv, 108 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series:

Policing matters

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

1. Policing and psychology : an introduction -- 2. Psychological theories of crime and criminal behavior -- 3. Policing, attributions, stereotypes and prejudice -- 4. communication, interpersonal and interviewing skills -- 5. Investigative psychology and criminal profiling -- 6. Victims and the psychological consequences of victimisation -- 7. Stress, burnout, coping and policing -- 8. Conclusion.

Abstract:

"This book draws on a range of psychological theories, concepts and research to explore the role and relevance of psychology to modern day policing. It focuses on key issues including psychological theories of criminal behaviour, interpersonal skills, stereotyping and prejudice, profiling,the psychological effects of crime on victims, and burnout and stress on offiers. The text is underpinned by reflectie activities and case studies encouraging a critical understanding of psychology applied to policing practice."--Publisher.

Subject Term:

Police psychology.

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This book draws on a range of psychological theories, concepts and research to explore the role and relevance of psychology to modern day policing. It focuses on key issues including psychological theories of criminal behaviour, interpersonal skills, stereotyping and prejudice, profiling,the psychological effects of crime on victims, and burnout and stress on offiers. The text is underpinned by reflectie activities and case studies encouraging a critical understanding of psychology applied to policing practice. This book provides an accessible and up-to-date textbook for those studying and teaching policing, psychology and criminology.