Description
Practical-Criminological Atlas of Forensic Psychometry (Volume I: MURDER)
Book Summary
This first volume inaugurates a series of four titles focused on forensic psychometry applied to real-life murder cases. The work analyzes, from a practical and legal perspective, the psychological evaluation of subjects who have committed homicides, both with and without mental disorders. Through 25 documented cases, the author presents psychometric graphs and links them to the corresponding judicial rulings, offering an essential study tool for professionals and students of criminology, forensic psychology, and psychiatry.
What is it about?
The book is structured around the psychometric analysis of 25 murder cases, classified according to the judicial resolution: acquittal, conviction with mitigating circumstances, or conviction with full criminal liability. Each case includes a graphical representation of the defendants' psychological profiles, allowing the reader to understand how the results of psychometric tests relate to court decisions. The work delves into the distinction between subjects who acted under the influence of a mental disorder and those who did so without such psychic dysfunction, offering a comprehensive view of forensic casuistry in murder crimes.
Main Themes
- Forensic psychometry applied to the crime of murder.
- Psychological evaluation of homicidal offenders with and without mental disorders.
- Classification of cases according to judicial resolution: acquittal, mitigating circumstances, and full liability.
- Analysis of psychometric profiles using psychological graphs.
- Relationship between expert psychological testimony and judicial sentencing.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and mental health professionals (psychologists and psychiatrists), criminologists, forensic psychologists, criminal defense attorneys, and any specialist interested in the expert evaluation of violent crimes. It is also useful for researchers and educators who approach criminal psychology from a practical, case-based perspective.
What this book offers
- Access to 25 real murder cases analyzed through forensic psychometry, with their corresponding psychological graphs.
- Understanding of how courts assess expert psychological reports to issue sentences.
- Practical tools to differentiate psychometric profiles based on the presence or absence of a mental disorder.
- A didactic and applied approach that facilitates learning about forensic evaluation in serious crimes.
Technical Data
- Author: Tiffon Nonís, Bernat-N.
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CRIME AND CRIMINOLOGY, FORENSIC OR DELINQUENCY PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY, PSYCHIATRY, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, FORENSIC MEDICINE
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2019
- Number of pages: 454
- Weight: 750 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference work for those seeking a practical and rigorous approach to forensic psychometry in murder cases. Its value lies in the combination of real psychometric data with its legal interpretation, making it a highly useful educational resource. The volume-based structure and clarity of exposition facilitate its use in both academic and professional settings, especially for those who need to understand the interaction between psychological evaluation and judicial resolution.