Key Topics in Forensic Psychology (BPS Key Topics in Psychology) - Softcover

Cole, Terri; Mojtahedi, Dara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032551380 ISBN 13: 9781032551388

Publisher: Routledge, 2025

Synopsis

Key Topics in Forensic Psychology provides readers with a succinct yet broad overview of Forensic and Investigative Psychology, considering the history, theories, methods used and key topics where it has been of impact. It also considers where the discipline is headed in terms of directions for future research and practice.

Written by academics who have also applied their research in practice, this accessible book outlines the development of Forensic Psychology, from psychological advice given to courts, to assessment and treatment of offenders. It also details the development of Investigative Psychology and how this can assist police investigations. Theoretical explanations of crime are provided with the aid of clear case examples. The book covers a broad variety of applied topics including decision making, eyewitness testimony, suspect interviewing, behavioural investigative advice and the nuances involved in assessment and treatment of offenders. Considering seminal research alongside more recent empirical evidence, the book also considers the various research methods used - from utilisation of vast databases to interviews gleaning in-depth, first-hand knowledge from those involved. Importantly the authors explain how this topic overlaps with other fields such as criminology and law and discuss examples of its wider impact on policy and practice. Finally, the authors consider key emerging areas, such as new crime threats, and suggest new directions for research.

Key Topics in Forensic Psychology is the ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in this field of psychology, as well as the related areas of criminology and law.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Terri Cole is a Principal Academic in Forensic Psychology at Bournemouth University where she set up the masters course in Investigative Forensic Psychology.

Dr Dara Mojtahedi is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Forensic and Investigative Psychology at the University of Huddersfield.

From the Back Cover

Key Topics in Forensic Psychology provides readers with an overview of Forensic and Investigative Psychology, considering the history, theories, methods used and key topics where it has been of impact. It is the ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in this field of psychology, and in the areas of criminology and law.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032551380
• ISBN 13: 9781032551388
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232