Forensic Psychology (with InfoTrac)
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ISBN: 0534632254 / Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, July 2004
Wrightsman (psychology, University of Kansas) and Fulero, a practicing attorney and psychologist, offer a broad introduction to the application of psychological research, theory, and practice to the resolution of legal questions. The text covers the roles that forensic psychologists play in the legal system, using empirical data and real cases to illustrate points. An extensive list of references includes psychological and legal texts, scientific journals, court cases, law reviews, and popular periodicals. This second edition combines some chapters and adds a new chapter on risk assessment. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Written by two of the leading authorities in the field, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, Second Edition introduces students to the practice of forensic psychology by showing readers how psychologists aid the legal system by serving as expert witnesses, criminal profilers, and trial consultants for jury selection and child custody hearings. Wrightsman and Fulero present the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists, and addresses both the opportunities and temptations inherent in those roles. Through this lens, the authors explore the ethical issues facing practicing forensic psychologists, such as promising clients too much, the possibility of becoming advocates rather than objective scientists, and the pitfalls associated with substituting one's values for data. Wrightsman and Fulero provide students with an accurate and candid picture of the field, and the range of careers in forensic psychology.
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