Encyclopaedia Of Psychology Of Law, Crime & Punishment (3 Vol) [Hardcover] [May 01, 2014] Dr. Ram Naresh Chaud

The research interest has increased both in the needs of punishment by the public and in the psychological processes underlying deci- sions on sentencing. This comprehensive look at the social psychology of punishment focus- es on recent advances, and presents new find- ings based on the authors’ own empirical re- search. The application of social psychology and social cognitive theories to decision mak- ing in the context of punishments by judges and the punitiveness of laymen. The book also highlights the different legal systems in the UK, US and Europe, discussing how at- titudes to punishment can change in the con- text of cultural and social development. This book provides empirical studies have deter- mined personal and situational predictors of punishment goals.