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Book Synopsis
A revised new edition of one of the top references for forensic psychologists

This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted.

  • Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors
  • Ideal for professional forensic psychologists and graduate students
  • Written by experts in the field, a clinical professor of psychiatry a

    Table of Contents

    Preface ix

    Contributors xiii

    Part One Context of Forensic Psychology

    1 History of Forensic Psychology 3
    Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol

    2 Defining Forensic Psychology 35
    Randy K. Otto and James R. P. Ogloff

    3 Accessing the Law and Legal Literature 57
    David DeMatteo, Michael E. Keesler, and Heidi Strohmaier

    4 Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology 85
    Irving B. Weiner and Allen K. Hess

    5 Training in Forensic Psychology 111
    Daniel A. Krauss and Bruce D. Sales

    Part Two Applying Psychology to Civil Proceedings

    6 Conducting Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations 137
    Philip M. Stahl

    7 Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations 171
    Lisa Drago Piechowski

    8 Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities 197
    Daniel J. Reschly

    9 Assessing Civil Capacities 219
    Michele Galietta, Alexandra Garcia-Mansilla, and Barbara Stanley

    10 Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations 237
    Lois O. Condie

    Part Three Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings

    11 Assessing Competency to Stand Trial 281
    Patricia A. Zapf, Ronald Roesch, and Gianni Pirelli

    12 Assessing Criminal Responsibility 315
    Patricia A. Zapf, Stephen L. Golding, Ronald Roesch, and Gianni Pirelli

    13 Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity 353
    Charles R. Clark

    Part Four Special Applications

    14 Assessing Violence Risk 385
    Kevin S. Douglas, Stephen D. Hart, Jennifer L. Groscup, and Thomas R. Litwack

    15 Psychology and Law Enforcement 443
    Ellen M. Scrivner, David M. Corey, and Lorraine W. Greene

    16 Evaluating and Assisting Jury Competence in Civil Cases 469
    Jennifer K. Robbennolt, Jennifer L. Groscup, and Steven Penrod

    17 Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Adults 513
    Stephen J. Ross, Colin G. Tredoux, and Roy S. Malpass

    18 Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Children 561
    Sue D. Hobbs, Jonni L. Johnson, Gail S. Goodman, Daniel Bederian-Gardner, Michael J. Lawler, Ivan D. Vargas, and Macaria Mendoza

    19 Employing Polygraph Assessment 613
    William G. Iacono and Christopher J. Patrick

    20 Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts 659
    Alan W. Scheflin

    Part Five Communicating Expert Opinions

    21 Writing Forensic Reports 711
    Irving B. Weiner

    22 Testifying in Court 733
    Randy K. Otto, Susan L. Kay, and Allen K. Hess

    Part Six Intervening With Offenders

    23 Practicing Psychology in Correctional Settings 759
    Paul Gendreau and Claire Goggin

    24 Treating Criminal Offenders 795
    Robert D. Morgan, Daryl G. Kroner, Jeremy F. Mills, and Ashley B. Batastini

    25 Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders 839
    W. L. Marshall, Douglas Boer, and Liam E. Marshall

    Appendix: Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology 867

    Author Index 881

    Subject Index 905

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 28/01/2014
      ISBN13: 9781118348413, 978-1118348413
      ISBN10: 1118348419
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A revised new edition of one of the top references for forensic psychologists

      This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted.

      • Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors
      • Ideal for professional forensic psychologists and graduate students
      • Written by experts in the field, a clinical professor of psychiatry a

        Table of Contents

        Preface ix

        Contributors xiii

        Part One Context of Forensic Psychology

        1 History of Forensic Psychology 3
        Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol

        2 Defining Forensic Psychology 35
        Randy K. Otto and James R. P. Ogloff

        3 Accessing the Law and Legal Literature 57
        David DeMatteo, Michael E. Keesler, and Heidi Strohmaier

        4 Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology 85
        Irving B. Weiner and Allen K. Hess

        5 Training in Forensic Psychology 111
        Daniel A. Krauss and Bruce D. Sales

        Part Two Applying Psychology to Civil Proceedings

        6 Conducting Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations 137
        Philip M. Stahl

        7 Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations 171
        Lisa Drago Piechowski

        8 Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities 197
        Daniel J. Reschly

        9 Assessing Civil Capacities 219
        Michele Galietta, Alexandra Garcia-Mansilla, and Barbara Stanley

        10 Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations 237
        Lois O. Condie

        Part Three Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings

        11 Assessing Competency to Stand Trial 281
        Patricia A. Zapf, Ronald Roesch, and Gianni Pirelli

        12 Assessing Criminal Responsibility 315
        Patricia A. Zapf, Stephen L. Golding, Ronald Roesch, and Gianni Pirelli

        13 Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity 353
        Charles R. Clark

        Part Four Special Applications

        14 Assessing Violence Risk 385
        Kevin S. Douglas, Stephen D. Hart, Jennifer L. Groscup, and Thomas R. Litwack

        15 Psychology and Law Enforcement 443
        Ellen M. Scrivner, David M. Corey, and Lorraine W. Greene

        16 Evaluating and Assisting Jury Competence in Civil Cases 469
        Jennifer K. Robbennolt, Jennifer L. Groscup, and Steven Penrod

        17 Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Adults 513
        Stephen J. Ross, Colin G. Tredoux, and Roy S. Malpass

        18 Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Children 561
        Sue D. Hobbs, Jonni L. Johnson, Gail S. Goodman, Daniel Bederian-Gardner, Michael J. Lawler, Ivan D. Vargas, and Macaria Mendoza

        19 Employing Polygraph Assessment 613
        William G. Iacono and Christopher J. Patrick

        20 Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts 659
        Alan W. Scheflin

        Part Five Communicating Expert Opinions

        21 Writing Forensic Reports 711
        Irving B. Weiner

        22 Testifying in Court 733
        Randy K. Otto, Susan L. Kay, and Allen K. Hess

        Part Six Intervening With Offenders

        23 Practicing Psychology in Correctional Settings 759
        Paul Gendreau and Claire Goggin

        24 Treating Criminal Offenders 795
        Robert D. Morgan, Daryl G. Kroner, Jeremy F. Mills, and Ashley B. Batastini

        25 Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders 839
        W. L. Marshall, Douglas Boer, and Liam E. Marshall

        Appendix: Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology 867

        Author Index 881

        Subject Index 905

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