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Psychological Science in the Courtroom: Consensus and Controversy

Psychological Science in the Courtroom: Consensus and Controversy

Jennifer L. Skeem
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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.
Language
English
Pages
418
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Release
May 08, 2009
ISBN
1606232517
ISBN 13
9781606232514

Psychological Science in the Courtroom: Consensus and Controversy

Jennifer L. Skeem
3.3/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
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.
Language
English
Pages
418
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Release
May 08, 2009
ISBN
1606232517
ISBN 13
9781606232514

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