Criminal psychology is the study of the wills, thoughts, intentions and reactions of criminals, all that partakes in the criminal behavior.
It is related to the field of criminal anthropology. The study goes deeply into what makes someone commit crime, but also the reactions after the crime, on the run or in court. Criminal psychologists are often called up as witnesses in court cases to help the jury understand the mind of the criminal. Some types of Psychiatry also deal with aspects of criminal behavior.
Psychological criminology is the science of behavior and mental processes of a criminal. Focuses on individual criminal behavior and how it is acquired, evoked, maintained, and modified. Environmental and personality influence on criminal behavior are considered along with the mental processes that mediate that behavior.
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