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Criminal psychology

Criminal psychology, also referred to as criminological psychology, is the study of the views, thoughts, intentions, actions and so reactions of criminals and all that partakes in the criminal behavior. Criminal psychology, also referred to as criminological psychology, is the study of the views, thoughts, intentions, actions and so reactions of criminals and 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 a 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. Criminal behavior can be stated as “Any kind of antisocial behavior, which is punishable usually by law but can be punished by norms, stated by community,” therefore, it is difficult to define it as there is a fine line between what could be considered okay and what's considered not to be, being considered as violation at one point of time may now be accepted by community.

[ "Criminology", "Social psychology", "Psychiatry", "Theory of criminal justice" ]
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