Includes bibliographical references (pages 537-630) and indexes.

1. Introduction to Criminal Behavior --
2. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors --
3. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors --
4. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors --
5. Human Aggression and Violence --
6. Juvenile Delinquency --
7. Psychopathy --
8. Crime and Mental Disorders --
9. Homicide, Assault, and Intimate Partner and Family Violence --
10. Multiple Murder, School and Workplace Violence --
11. Psychology of Modern Terrorism --
12. Sexual Assault --
13. Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth --
14. Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and “White-Collar” Offenses --
15. Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation --
16. Substance Abuse and Crime.

Building on a tradition of excellence, Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach is accurate, well-researched, contemporary, and comprehensive. It offers a detailed look at crime, what may lead to it, and how criminal behavior may be prevented — all from a psychological perspective. With a focus on serious crimes, particularly those involving violence, this text offers an all-inclusive look at a very complex field through effective and engaging material that has been classroom-tested for more than thirty years.

Now in the Eleventh Edition, you’ll find crucial updates relating to crime definitions and DSM-5 categories, as well as the most current statistics and recently proposed models and theories. Numerous topics — such as intimate partner violence, juvenile sex offending, terrorist recruitment, elderly abuse, and sexual burglary — now receive more extensive coverage than ever before.