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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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