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. T

Beyond Common Sense addresses the many important and controversial issues that arise from the use of psychological and social science in the courtroom. Each cha

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Psychological research can provide constructive explanations of key problems in the criminal justice system--and can help generate solutions. This state-of-the-

The credibility of children's testimony is a highly debated topic in America's courtrooms, universities, and living rooms. Does the ingenuousness of children as