Social psychology in forensic practice

Social psychology in forensic practice - xx, 251p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.


Foreword

Rosie Meek

1. Introduction

Joel Harvey and Derval Ambrose

2. Attributions and Biases

Laura Bowden, Emily Glorney, and Emily Durber

3. Social Identity Theories

Deborah Morris and Elanor Webb

4. Impression Management

Joel Harvey and Deborah H. Drake

5. Attitudes and Beliefs

Lara Arsuffi

6. Aggression

Matt Bruce and Veronica Rosenberger

7. Group Formation and Behaviour

Derval Ambrose and Tania Tancred

8. Coercion and Social Influence

Vyv Huddy and Timothy A. Carey

9. Ostracism

Dennis Kaip and Joel Harvey

10. Stereotyping and Prejudice

Derval Ambrose, Colin Campbell and Dennis Kaip


Joint editor Derval Ambrose is a consultant forensic psychologist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Contributors include Colin Campbell, associate medical director and consultant forensic psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley Trust.
This book explores how different social psychology theories and concepts can be applied to practice. Considering theories from attribution theory to coercion theory, social identity theories to ostracism, the authors offer a greater understanding and appreciation of the ways in which social psychology can contribute to forensic practice.

The book argues that social psychology is useful for carrying out assessments (including risk assessments), formulations, and interventions with clients in forensic settings, as well as for psychological consultation, training, and the development of services. These theories are also important when understanding multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working, staff–client relationships, and peer-to-peer relationships. Through illustrative composite case examples, taken from the authors’ experiences in forensic settings, the chapters demonstrate effective ways to pursue a theoretically informed practice.

Exploring a broad range of theories and a timely topic, Social Psychology in Forensic Practice will interest a wide readership including graduate and undergraduate students and researchers in criminology, sociology, and forensic, social and clinical psychology. It will also be of practical use to health professionals and non-health professionals working in forensic settings as well as policy makers and others commissioning forensic services.

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