Psychology A-Level
Investigative psychology
What Investigative psychology means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Investigative psychology
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Establishes patterns such as interpersonal coherence, where how offenders treat victims reflects their everyday behaviour.
Topics that use Investigative psychology
- Forensic Psychology (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Behaviour modification
- Institutionalisation
- Restorative justice
- Cognitive distortions
- Criminal personality
- Custodial sentencing
- Data-driven approach
- Geographical profiling
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