Forensic Psychology Content

This resource is a selection of flashcards / summary tables on theories and studies conducted into forensic psychology. Content includes: research into defining and measuring crime, top-down approach, bottom-up approach, atavistic theory of criminal behaviour, genetic and neural explanations of criminal behaviour, Eysenck’s personality theory of criminal behaviour, cognitive explanations of criminal behaviour, differentiation theory, psychodynamic explanation, research into custodial sentencing, behaviour modification in custody, research into anger management, and research restorative justice systems. Each table / flashcard includes detailed description and points of evaluation for each theory / study. Emphasis is given throughout to drawing upon psychological research. This resource is tailored specifically for students studying A Level Psychology with AQA but it would be appropriate for anyone studying forensic psychology.