Cambridge Handbook of Forensic Psychology

It is probably true that in all the sciences there is no hard and fast line between the “pure” study of the subject and its technical applications. Theoretical physics is, perhaps, closely akin to Buddhist philosophy but the study of mechanics obviously leads to the study of machinery, just as chemistry leads to chemical engineering, or the abstract sociological study of society leads to the formulation of social policy. Psychology in particular is a very applicable science. It is difficult to study human behaviour without being drawn in to changing human behaviour or trying to mitigate the effects of human...