Criminal behavior : a psychological approach /
Curt R. Bartol, PhD, Anne M. Bartol, PhD.
- Eleventh edition.
- xxi, 644 pages ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 515-608) and indexes.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Criminal Behavior -- Chapter 2. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors -- Chapter 3. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors -- Chapter 4. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors -- Chapter 5. Human Aggression and Violence -- Chapter 6. Juvenile Delinquency -- Chapter 7. Psychopathy -- Chapter 8. Crime and Mental Disorders -- Chapter 9. Homicide, Assault, and Intimate Partner and Family Violence -- Chapter 10. Multiple Murder, School and Workplace Violence -- Chapter 11. Psychology of Modern Terrorism -- Chapter 12. Sexual Assault -- Chapter 13. Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth -- Chapter 14. Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and “White-Collar” Offenses -- Chapter 15. Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation -- Chapter 16. Substance Abuse and Crime -- Glossary -- Cases Cited -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approachis accurate, well-researched, contemporary, and comprehensive. It offers a detailed look at crime, what may lead to it, and how criminal behavior may be prevented — all from a psychological perspective. With a focus on serious crimes, particularly those involving violence, this text offers an all-inclusive look at a very complex field through effective and engaging material that has been classroom-tested for more than thirty years. Now in the Eleventh Edition, you’ll find crucial updates relating to crime definitions and DSM-5 categories, as well as the most current statistics and recently proposed models and theories. Numerous topics — such as intimate partner violence, juvenile sex offending, terrorist recruitment, elderly abuse, and sexual burglary — now receive more extensive coverage than ever before.