Research Catalog

Title

Introduction to forensic psychology : clinical and social psychological perspectives / Lenore E.A. Walker and David L. Shapiro.

Author

Walker, Lenore E.

Publication

New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum, c2003.

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Details

Additional Authors

Shapiro, David L., 1943-

Description

ix, 430 p.; 24 cm.

Summary

"Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Clinical and Social Psychological Perspectives is a comprehensive text that includes information on new reproductive technologies and the new mental health, drug, and domestic violence courts. Not only is this text an important tool in the university setting; it will also be of value to federal and state prison employees, as well as first responders such as firefighters, police, and EMTs."--Jacket.

Subject

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Forensic psychology > Social aspects
• Forensic psychology

Genre/Form

Einführung.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-417) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

What is Forensic Psychology? -- Introduction to Forensic Psychology -- Models of Legal Systems -- Admissibility of Expert Testimony -- Understanding the Criminal Mind -- Criminal Responsibility -- Competency to Stand Trial -- Self-Defense and Syndrome Testimony -- Clinical Assessment in Forensic Settings -- Psychological Interventions in Forensic Settings -- Can Psychologists Measure Pain and Suffering? -- Civil Law and Personal Injury -- Involuntary Commitment and Other Civil Liberties -- Family Law and Fitness to Parent -- Marriage and Divorce -- Access to, and Protection of, Children -- Protection of Abused Children, the Mentally and Physically Challenged, and the Elderly -- Reproductive Rights and the Law -- Juvenile Justice -- Delinquency -- School Violence -- Legal Rights of Children -- Legal Consultation Based on Social Psychology -- Discrimination and Sexual Harassment -- Eyewitness Identification -- Jury Selection and Trial Consultation -- Practical Tips for Forensic Psychology Experts -- Forensic Experts and Attorneys: Communication Process -- Risk Management in Forensic Psychology Practice.

ISBN

0306479087

LCCN

^^2003060286

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library