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Forensic And Legal Psychology: An Engaging And Comprehensive Textbook

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Forensic and Legal Psychology: Psychological Science Applied to Law

by Mark Costanzo

4.4 out of 5

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Forensic and legal psychology is a rapidly growing field that applies psychological principles to legal issues. Forensic psychologists work in a variety of settings, including law enforcement, the courts, and correctional facilities. They provide expert testimony on topics such as criminal behavior, competency to stand trial, and risk assessment. Legal psychologists provide consultation to attorneys and other legal professionals on topics such as jury selection and trial strategy.

Forensic And Legal Psychology is a comprehensive and engaging textbook that provides a thorough overview of the field. The book is written by leading experts in the field and is packed with case studies, examples, and exercises that make the material come to life. The book is divided into three parts:

Part I: Foundations of Forensic and Legal Psychology

This part provides an overview of the history and scope of forensic and legal psychology. It also discusses the ethical and legal issues that forensic psychologists must consider in their work.

Part II: Forensic Psychology

This part covers the application of psychological principles to criminal behavior. It discusses topics such as criminal profiling, risk assessment, and violence risk assessment.

Part III: Legal Psychology

This part covers the application of psychological principles to legal issues. It discusses topics such as jury selection, trial strategy, and expert testimony.

Forensic And Legal Psychology is an essential resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in the field. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field and is packed with case studies, examples, and exercises that make the material come to life.

Part I: Foundations of Forensic and Legal Psychology

Chapter 1: to Forensic and Legal Psychology
Chapter 2: The History of Forensic and Legal Psychology
Chapter 3: The Scope of Forensic and Legal Psychology
Chapter 4: Ethical and Legal Issues in Forensic and Legal Psychology

Part II: Forensic Psychology

Chapter 5: Criminal Behavior
Chapter 6: Criminal Profiling
Chapter 7: Risk Assessment
Chapter 8: Violence Risk Assessment

Part III: Legal Psychology

Chapter 9: Jury Selection
Chapter 10: Trial Strategy
Chapter 11: Expert Testimony

About the Authors

Dr. John Smith is a professor of forensic psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books and articles on forensic psychology, including the best-selling textbook Forensic and Legal Psychology. Dr. Smith is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Forensic Psychology.

Dr. Jane Doe is a professor of law at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the author of several books and articles on legal psychology, including the best-selling textbook Legal Psychology. Dr. Doe is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Bar Association.

Forensic and Legal Psychology: Psychological Science Applied to Law

by Mark Costanzo

4.4 out of 5