Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach, Global Edition

For undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal behavior, criminology, the psychology of crime, crime and delinquency, and forensic psychology.

A comprehensive psychological approach to criminal and antisocial behaviour.

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 that has been classroom-tested for more than thirty years.

Now in the 11th 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.

• 1. Introduction to Criminal Behavior
• 2. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors
• 3. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological 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 Abuse of Children and Youth
• 14. Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and “White-Collar” Offenses
• 15. Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation
• 16. Substance Abuse and Crime