| Description |
ix, 430 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: SECTION I What is Forensic Psychology? 1 -- -- CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology 3 -- -- CHAPTER 2: Models of Legal Systems 15 -- -- CHAPTER 3: Admissibility of Expert Testimony 29 -- -- SECTION II Understanding the Criminal Mind 39 -- -- CHAPTER 4: Criminal Responsibility 41 -- -- CHAPTER 5: Competency to Stand Trial 59 -- -- CHAPTER 6: Self-Defense and Syndrome Testimony 77 -- -- -- -- CHAPTER 7: Clinical Assessment in Forensic Settings 99 -- -- CHAPTER 8: Psychological Interventions in Forensic Settings 119 -- -- SECTION III Can Psychologists Measure Pain and Suffering? 145 -- -- CHAPTER 9: Civil Law and Personal Injury 147 -- -- CHAPTER 10: Involuntary Commitment and Other Civil Liberties 167 -- -- SECTION IV Family Law and Fitness to Parent 191 -- -- CHAPTER 11: Marriage and Divorce 195 -- -- CHAPTER 12: Access to, and Protection of, Children 219 -- -- CHAPTER 13: Protection of Abused Children, the Mentally -- and Physically Challenged, and the Elderly 243 -- -- CHAPTER 14: Reproductive Rights and the Law 257 -- -- SECTION V Juvenile Justice 277 -- -- CHAPTER 15: Delinquency 279 -- -- CHAPTER 16: School Violence 297 -- -- CHAPTER 17: Legal Rights of Children 313 -- -- -- SECTION VI Legal Consultation Based on Social Psychology 329 -- -- CHAPTER 18: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment 331 -- -- CHAPTER 19: Eyewitness Identification 353 -- -- CHAPTER 20: Jury Selection and Trial Consultation 369 -- -- -- -- -- SECTION VII Practical Tips for Forensic Psychology Experts 383 -- -- CHAPTER 21: Forensic Experts and Attorneys: Communication Process 385 -- -- CHAPTER 22: Risk Management in Forensic Psychology Practice 401 -- -- Case Citations 409 -- -- Selected Readings 413 -- -- Index 419 |
| 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."--Book jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Forensic psychology.
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Forensic psychology -- Social aspects.
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Forensic Psychiatry.
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| Author |
Shapiro, David L., 1943-
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| LC no. |
2003060286 |
| ISBN |
0306479087 |
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