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The psychological foundations of evidence law

Title
The psychological foundations of evidence law [electronic resource] / Michael J. Saks and Barbara A. Spellman ; with a preface by Linda J. Demaine.
Author
Saks, Michael J.
Publication
New York ; London : New York University Press, [2016]

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Additional Authors
Spellman, Barbara A.
Description
1 online resource (xiv, 325 pages) : illustrations.
Series Statement
Psychology and the law
Uniform Title
  • Psychological foundations of evidence law (Online)
  • Psychology and the law (New York, N.Y.)
Alternative Title
Psychological foundations of evidence law (Online)
Subject
  • Evidence (Law) > Psychological aspects. > United States
  • Forensic psychology > United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-318) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available online.
Contents
Introduction : the crossroads of psychology and evidence law -- Part I. Minding the jury -- Judges versus juries : trying the facts -- Balancing acts -- Instructions to disregard and to limit use -- Part II. Judging the witness -- Witness the witness -- Character evidence : propensity and impeachment -- Part III. Other types of evidence -- Hearsay and exceptions -- Scientific and other expert evidence -- Conclusion: The lessons of psychology for evidence law -- Appendix A: Table of concepts -- Appendix B: Federal Rules of Evidence (abridged).
LCCN
2015029140
OCLC
ssj0001580692
Author
Saks, Michael J.
Title
The psychological foundations of evidence law [electronic resource] / Michael J. Saks and Barbara A. Spellman ; with a preface by Linda J. Demaine.
Imprint
New York ; London : New York University Press, [2016]
Series
Psychology and the law
Psychology and the law (New York, N.Y.)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-318) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Additional Formats
Also available online.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Spellman, Barbara A.
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