"Criminal Psychology" takes the reader well beyond the true crime and pop culture stereotypes that tend to dominate the literature and establishes a foundation for professional literacy. This effort seeks to bridge the gap between the scientific study of criminal behavior, forensic assessments, and the human mind. It explores and documents, in an applied manner, the way that criminal minds work: how they are constructed, how they reason, and what moves them to action or restraint. It's intended to serve students and professionals as a concise but essential desk reference of professional concepts and protocols -- to help shed related myths that dominate popular culture. -- From publisher's description.