Personal construct perspectives on forensic psychology / edited by James Horley.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Horley, James, 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic psychology.

Personal construct theory.

Physical Description:

xvii, 206 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Hove ; New York : Brunner-Routledge, 2003.

Contents:

Preface: Constructive alternativism and personal responsibility / Jack Adams-Webber ix

1 Forensic psychology and personal construct theory / James Horley 1

2 A credulous approach to violence and homicide / David A. Winter 15

3 Sexual offenders / James Horley 55

4 Mentally disordered offenders / Julia C. Houston 87

5 Stress in police officers: A personal construct theory perspective / David A. Winter 121

6 Treating offenders in the community: Assessment and treatment issues and the special challenges of sexual offenders / Anthony Eccles, William Walker 143

7 Psychological treatment of offenders in institutions / James Horley, Jody Bennett 179.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

158391224X

1583912231

OCLC:

50959024