Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach [Rental Edition]

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For courses in criminal behavior, criminology, and forensic psychology.

A comprehensive psychological approach to criminal and antisocial behavior.

Building on a tradition of excellence,  Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach  is 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. The 12th Edition features increased coverage of contemporary issues, including bias and hate crimes, human trafficking, sexual assault, cyberbullying, and mass killings.

Curt R. Bartol was a college professor in psychology for more than 30 years, teaching a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. He earned his PhD in personality/social psychology from Northern Illinois University and studied political science and law at the University of Wisconsin-Madison under a fellowship from the National Institute for the Humanities (NIH). He was instrumental in creating and launching a graduate program in forensic psychology at Castleton State College and served as its director for 6 years. As a licensed clinical psychologist, he has long been a consulting police psychologist to local, municipal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition to Criminal Behavior, he has coauthored Introduction to Forensic Psychology (now in its 5th edition); Psychology and Law (2nd ed.); Juvenile Delinquency and Antisocial Behavior (3rd ed.); and Criminal and Behavioral Profiling. He was editor of Criminal Justice and Behavior: An International Journal for 17 years. He also co-edited Current Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior (3rd ed.).

Anne M. Bartol earned an MA and PhD in criminal justice from State University of New York at Albany and an MA in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She taught criminal justice, sociology, and journalism courses over a 20-year college teaching career. She began her professional career as a social worker in child and adolescent protective services and also worked as a journalist. In addition to Criminal Behavior, she coauthored Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Psychology and Law, Juvenile Delinquency, and Criminal and Behavioral Profiling. She served as book review editor and managing editor of Criminal Justice and Behavior and co-edited Current Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior. Besides news stories and essays, she has published articles on women and criminal justice, rural courts, and the history of forensic psychology.

1. Introduction to Criminal Behavior
   
2. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk and Protective Factors
   
3. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological/Neurological Factors
   
4. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors
   
5. Human Aggression and Violence
   
6. Juvenile Delinquency
   
7. Psychopathy
   
8. Crime and Mental Disorders
   
9. Homicide, Assault, and Intimate Partner and Family Violence
   
10. Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence
    
11. Psychology of Modern Terrorism
    
12. Sexual Assault
    
13. Sexual Assault of Children and Youth
    
14. Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and "White-Collar" Offenses
    
15. Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation