192 Pages
by
Willan
192 Pages
by
Willan
192 Pages
by
Willan
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Applied psychology has become increasingly important in the work of policing, police training and the academic study of policing. This book provides a highly accessible account of the way in which psychological principles and practices are applied to policing, reflecting the increasing attention being given to this area in the light of recent concerns about police training and its effectiveness -... Read more
Introduction 1. Person perception and interpersonal skills 2. Attribution, prejudice and stereotyping 3. Recruitment and training 4. Aggression and violence 5. Perception and memory 6. Retrieving information 7. Interviewing suspects 8. Stress and policing 9. Understanding crime patterns and profiling offenders 10. Negotiation and hostage taking Conclusions
Biography
Peter B. Ainsworth is Lecturerin the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Manchester University. He has written extensively in the field of forensic psychology.
