Exploring the Intersection of Neuroscience and Forensic Psychology

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience, edited by Anthony R. Beech, Adam J. Carter, Ruth E. Mann, Pia Rotshtein, and one more, delves into the transformative impact of neuroscience-based evidence on forensic psychology. This comprehensive guide aims to inform practitioners and policymakers about the latest research findings in the neurobiological field, enhancing their understanding of criminal behavior and rehabilitation strategies.

Understanding the Neurobiological Bases of Offending Behavior

The handbook commences with an introduction to the interplay between neuroscience and forensic settings, followed by in-depth discussions on the neurobiology of sex and sexual attraction, aggressive behavior, and emotion regulation. It also explores the neurobiological bases of risk factors for offending, including genetics, developmental factors, alcohol and drugs, and mental disorders.

The Neurobiology of Offending and Rehabilitation

The book delves into the neurobiological underpinnings of specific types of offending, such as psychopathy, antisocial personality disorders, and violent and sexual offending. Furthermore, it presents various rehabilitation techniques, including brain scanning, brain-based therapy for adolescents, and compassion-focused therapy.

Implications for Practice and Future Directions

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience concludes with insights for practitioners and future directions for the field, providing a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students involved with forensic psychology, neuroscience, law, and criminology.

This book is a hardcover edition, published by Wiley-Blackwell in March 2018, comprising 1032 pages. It is available in English and has an ISBN-10 of 1118650921 and ISBN-13 of 978-1118650929. The product dimensions are 6.8 x 2 x 9.8 inches.