Unit 7 Applications of Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Achieved Distinction with these notes. Covers all three questions, including offender profiling, top down and bottom up approach, biological and non-biological approach, treatment programs, and more.

Included is condensed essential information on all the topics that are essential for the Unit 7 exam on applications of criminal and forensic psychology, part of the BTEC Forensic and Criminal Investigation Course. Each page consists of the theory and study that is required for each topic, for both biological and non-biological approaches.

This document is my notes taken from all Unit 7 Forensic Psychology lessons. This contains a variety of content which covers the entire exam specification in detail. Additionally, can be used for revision purposes closer to exam season as they are of such detailed quality. This document contains both theories and psychological approaches

I created this document for me to take to my exam with me, as it contains snappy, key pieces of information of each aspect of the specification. It allowed me to cover topics I was less confident in prior to entering the exam hall. This document contains psychological theories and approaches, following and covering the entire specification of the exam.

Assignment including the criminal court system, the police and criminal evidence act 1984 and key legislation. This assignment was graded as a distinction and is written/formatted in a report style.

This document explains offender profiling in detail, and depicts the clear differences between the American and British Offender Profiling methods. This is useful in Unit 7 Forensic Psychology exam, in understanding the various techniques which are highlighted in real life examples of profiling.

Condensed notes including all theories needed for the biological explanations of criminality in section one of the forensic and criminal psychology exam. Additional revision should be done alongside these pre-made notes.

Condensed notes including all named studies linked with the correct treatment options; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Anger Management, Drug/Hormone, and Diet. Additional revision should be done along side this pre-made notes for the best results :)