| Psychological Science in the Courtroom: Consensus and Controversy Contributor(s): Skeem, Jennifer L. (Editor), Douglas, Kevin S. (Editor), Lilienfeld, Scott O. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1606232517 ISBN-13: 9781606232514 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $65.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: This rigorous yet reader-friendly book reviews the state of the science on a broad range of psychological issues commonly encountered in the forensic context. The goal is to help professionals and students differentiate between supported and unsupported psychological techniques--and steer clear of those that may be misleading or legally inadmissible. Leading contributors focus on controversial issues surrounding recovered memories, projective techniques, lie detection, child witnesses, offender rehabilitation, psychopathy, violence risk assessment, and more. With a focus on real-world legal situations, the book offers guidelines for presenting scientific evidence accurately and effectively in courtroom testimony and written reports. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Forensic Psychology - Social Science | Social Work - Medical | Psychiatry - General |
| Dewey: 614.1 |
| LCCN: 2008047686 |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6.38" W x 8.94" (1.53 lbs) 418 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This rigorous yet reader-friendly book reviews the state of the science on a broad range of psychological issues commonly encountered in the forensic context. The goal is to help professionals and students differentiate between supported and unsupported psychological techniques--and steer clear of those that may be misleading or legally inadmissible. Leading contributors focus on controversial issues surrounding recovered memories, projective techniques, lie detection, child witnesses, offender rehabilitation, psychopathy, violence risk assessment, and more. With a focus on real-world legal situations, the book offers guidelines for presenting scientific evidence accurately and effectively in courtroom testimony and written reports. |