Angles On Criminal Psychology (Angles on Psychology)

Introducing students to the major psychological explanations of criminal behavior, offering a clear and accessible overview of how offenders are studied, understood, and classified within modern psychology. Diana Dwyer examines key theories-from biological and cognitive approaches to social learning and personality-based perspectives-and shows how each contributes to our understanding of why people commit crimes. The book explores offender profiling, decision-making, aggression, mental disorders, and the role of upbringing and environment, using real research studies and case examples to illustrate concepts. Designed for the Angles on Psychology series, it presents complex ideas in a concise, student-friendly format that supports coursework, revision, and introductory study in both psychology and criminology.