Biological perspectives of forensic psychology

James Jackson; Karin Spenser

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-03312-3_3

Biological perspectives of forensic psychology

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This chapter outlines biological perspectives within forensic psychology, examining neurobiological, genetic, and psychophysiological frameworks relevant to offending behaviour. It considers how biological models integrate with psychological theory and applied forensic practice, and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary and ethically informed interpretation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Core foundations and contemporary issues in forensic psychology
Subtitle of host publication	a handbook for students, trainees, and practitioners
Editors	Dean Fido, Masood Zangeneh, Karin Spenser
Place of Publication	Cham, Switzerland
Publisher	Springer Nature
Chapter	3
Pages	35-51
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9783032033123
ISBN (Print)	9783032033116
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03312-3_3
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2026

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Core foundations and contemporary issues in forensic psychology: a handbook for students, trainees, and practitioners. ed. / Dean Fido; Masood Zangeneh; Karin Spenser. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature, 2026. p. 35-51.

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