{"product_id":"forensic-psychology-9781118554135","title":"Forensic Psychology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Psychology, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003eprovides students with an in-depth and insightful introduction to the clinical practice of forensic psychology, the assessment and treatment of individuals who interact with the legal system. This textbook was designed to focus on the more narrow or traditional definition of forensic psychology the practice of forensic clinical psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 What is Forensic Psychology? An Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Forensic Psychology? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs this forensic psychology? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe origin of forensic psychology 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur definition of forensic psychology 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of forensic psychology 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Areas of Forensic Psychology 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of the legal system 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Relationship of the Law and Psychology 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe conflict between psychology and law 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation and Training in Forensic Psychology 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do I become a forensic psychologist? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareers in forensic psychology 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Assessment, Treatment, and Consultation in Forensic Psychology 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Assessment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant tasks in forensic assessment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCore concepts in assessment: Reliability and validity 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing therapeutic assessment from forensic assessment 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods and procedures: Interviewing 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods and procedures: Psychological testing 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchival information 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of written reports in forensic assessments and guidelines 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment in Forensic Contexts 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho are we treating? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of treatment 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccess of off ender programs 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessful off ender programs 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Consultation 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Expert Testimony and the Role of an Expert 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of the Expert Witness 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdmissibility of Expert Testimony 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrye standard 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaubert v. Merrell Dow 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rest of the Daubert trilogy 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges to Expert Testimony 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-examination 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpposing expert 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudicial instructions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors That Influence Expert Witness Credibility 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriticisms of Expert Testimony 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking over the courtroom 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltimate issue testimony 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorruption of science 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics of the Expert 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetence 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformed consent and confidentiality 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial arrangements 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple relationships 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSyndrome Evidence: Controversial Area of Expert Testimony 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfile and syndrome evidence 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Psychopathy 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of the Psychopath 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA popular operationalization of psychopathy: The Psychopathy Checklist 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of the PCL-R in the practice of forensic psychology: Field research 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Relationship of Criminal Behavior and Violence to Psychopathy 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral violence and criminal behavior 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual violence 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolence in civil psychiatric patients 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolence among domestic violence perpetrators 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Else Do We Know about Psychopathy? 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpersonal-affective aspects of psychopathy 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive and learning deficits associated with psychopathy 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological basis for psychopathy 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of psychopathy 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Groups and Psychopathy 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthnic and cross-cultural issues 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren and adolescents 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal and Ethical Issues Involving Psychopathy 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapital sentencing and the use of psychopathy 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Violence Risk Assessment 96\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature of Violence and Violence Risk Assessment 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining violence 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolence as a choice 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Realities of Violence Risk Assessments 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evolution of Risk Assessment 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly history of risk assessment 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical, Actuarial, and Structured Risk Assessments 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical assessments of violence 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActuarial measures of violence 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructured professional judgments 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk and Protective Factors 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatic risk factors 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic risk factors 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtective factors 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccuracy of Risk Assessment 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficulties in risk assessment 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen are we good at assessing risk? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Risk 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Sexual Offenders 120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a Sexual Offender? 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Sexual Offenders 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhallometric assessment: Penile plethysmograph (PPG) 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological assessment 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk assessment and recidivism 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk assessment instruments for sexual off enders 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of sex off ender risk assessment measures in the field 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment and Management of Sexual Off enders 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre sexual off ender treatment programs successful? 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of potentially successful programs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Groups of Sexual Off enders 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuvenile sexual off enders 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale sexual off enders 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClergy as sexual off enders 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline child pornography off enders 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual Offender Legislation 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistration and notification laws 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidency laws 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexually violent predator laws 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Civil Commitment 146\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Civil Commitment? 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriteria for Civil Commitment 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental illness 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDangerousness 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeed for treatment 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess of Civil Commitment 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutpatient commitment 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpirical examination of outpatient commitment and other changes in commitment laws 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoercion of Civil Commitments 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe impact of coercion on civil commitment 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources and frequency of coercion 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight to Make Treatment Decisions and Refuse Treatment 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to make treatment decisions 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental health advanced directives 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice of Civil Commitment 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment and treatment of committed patients 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of danger to self 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of danger to others 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Criminal and Civil Competence 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the Issue of Competency in Criminal Proceedings 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to Stand Trial (CST) 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevalence of CST 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedures in CST 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency evaluations 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic assessment instruments for competency 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Variables Related to Competence 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScope of practice in competency evaluations 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoration of Competency 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency restoration programs 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Criminal Competencies 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to be executed 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to waive Miranda rights 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to refuse the insanity defense 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivil Competencies 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to be treated 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency to execute a will 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency related to guardianship 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Insanity, Criminal Responsibility, and Diminished Capacity 190\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRationale for Insanity Defense 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsanity Standards 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWild beast standard 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM’Naghten 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe product rule and Durham 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Law Institute (ALI) Rule and Brawner 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsanity Defense Reform Act (1984) 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuilty but mentally ill 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges to the insanity defense 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudies Assessing the Insanity Standards in Mock Jurors 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsanity Myths 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluations of Insanity 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon procedures for insanity evaluations 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliability and validity of insanity evaluations 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Assessment Instruments 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalingering and insanity 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Issues of Criminal Responsibility and Diminished Capacity 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Domestic Violence and Stalking 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining and Identifying the Prevalence of Domestic Violence 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors that influence prevalence figures 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Domestic Violence among Intimate Partners 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing consequences of domestic violence 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological consequences of domestic violence 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Factors and Risk Assessment in Domestic Violence 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors for domestic violence 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing risk and recidivism 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic Violence Treatment 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational and psychological treatment 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity-based interventions 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminal justice interventions 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender Differences in the Perpetration of Domestic Violence 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStalking 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice 238\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of the Juvenile Court 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing in the Juvenile Courts 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Offenses 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors for juvenile delinquency 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuvenile Violence 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors for nonsexual violence 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors for sexual violence 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Forensic Psychologist in Juvenile Courts 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating treatment amenability 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding treatment 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransfer evaluations 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetency evaluations 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsanity evaluations 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk assessment 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Issues in Regard to Juveniles: School Violence 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool violence and school shootings 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Child Custody 260\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal History and Assumptions about Child Custody 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal standards and preferences for child custody 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional legal preferences 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild Custody Laws and Professional Guidelines 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional guidelines for child custody evaluations 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForensic Practice in Child Custody Evaluations 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat and methods utilized in child custody evaluations 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveys of clinical practice and psychological testing 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficulties in child custody evaluations 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of Custody and Divorce on Children 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of divorce on children 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of custodial arrangement 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive post-divorce outcomes 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild Abuse 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Personal Injury and Discrimination in Civil Law 282\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Bases for Personal Injury Cases: Torts and Civil Law 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Forensic Practice in Personal Injury Cases 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalingering in personal injury cases 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypical Injuries Involved in Personal Injury Claims 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraumatic brain injury (TBI) 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic pain 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological Independent Medical Evaluation 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkers’ Compensation 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 365\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406888477015,"sku":"9781118554135","price":124.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118554135.jpg?v=1730497455","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/forensic-psychology-9781118554135","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}