Stanton Samenow is a renowned American psychologist and author. He is best known for his work in the field of criminal psychology, particularly in the areas of criminal behavior and criminal thinking. He has written several books on the subject, including Inside the Criminal Mind, The Criminal Personality, and The Myth of the Criminal Mind. Samenow has been a professor at George Washington University since 1975, and has served as a consultant to the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Defense. He has also been a consultant to the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Justice, and the National Institute of Corrections. Samenow's research has focused on the development of criminal behavior, the causes of criminal behavior, and the treatment of criminal behavior. He has developed a theory of criminal behavior that emphasizes the importance of cognitive processes in the development of criminal behavior. He has also developed a cognitive-behavioral treatment program for criminal offenders, which has been used in correctional settings. Samenow has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, the American Psychological Foundation's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology, and the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Psychology. He is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Forensic Psychology.