Psychological Science in the Courtroom

Psychological Science in the Courtroom
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 433
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ISBN-10 : 9781606233917
ISBN-13 : 1606233912
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Book Synopsis Psychological Science in the Courtroom by : Jennifer L. Skeem

Download or read book Psychological Science in the Courtroom written by Jennifer L. Skeem and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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