Contents

Preface xi
Chapter 1 Introduction to Criminal Behavior 1
Chapter 2 Juvenile Delinquency: Developmental Factors 26
Chapter 3 Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors 58
Chapter 4 The Psyhopath: A Focus on Biopsychological Factors 87
Chapter 5 Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors 121
Chapter 6 The Mentally Disordered Offender 140
Chapter 7 Human Aggression and Violence 180
Chapter 8 Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence 214
Chapter 9 Criminal Homicide: A Closer Look 247
Chapter 10 Sexual Offenses 284
Chapter 11 Economic Crime, Public Order Crime, and Other Crime 328
Chapter 12 Drugs and Crime 374
Chapter 13 Correctional Psychology 409
Glossary 431
Cases Cited 445
References 446
Author Index 502
Subject Index 512