Juvenile Delinquency: Understanding the Origins of Individual Differences (Law and Public Policy: Psychology and the Social Science) - Hardcover

Quinsey, Dr Vernon L; Skilling, Tracey A; Lalumiere, Dr Martin L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159147048X ISBN 13: 9781591470489

Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA), 2003

Synopsis

This publication presents an integrated theoretical perspective on antisocial behaviour. The authors have integrated empirical and conceptual advances in evolutionary psychology, behavioural genetics and developmental psychology - three fields of enquiry which have experienced great successes in explaining human behaviour in general and antisocial behaviour in particular. They stress that Darwinian theory provides ultimate explanations of many variations in antisocial behaviour and show how their integrated theory can explain differences between male and female delinquency, changes in antisocial behaviour across the life span, as well as provide insights into the prediction and prevention of delinquency. The authors also stress that a more thorough understanding of the origins of antisocial behaviour may in the long run lead to practical interventions designed to reduce antisocial conduct. Researchers in juvenile delinquency, criminology, aggression and developmental psychology, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in these areas should find this a valuable resource.

About this title

About the Author

Wendy M. Craig is an associate professor of psychology at Queen's University in Kingston.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 159147048X
• ISBN 13: 9781591470489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240