The Handbook of Forensic Psychology 4th Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781118348413
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118348413
• Author: Irving B. Weiner (Editor), Randy K. Otto (Editor)

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

Table contents:

Part One Context of Forensic Psychology

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

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

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

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

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

Part Two Applying Psychology to Civil Proceedings

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

7 Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations 171Lisa Drago Piechowski

8 Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities 197Daniel J. Reschly

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

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

Part Three Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings

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

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

13 Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity 353Charles R. Clark

Part Four Special Applications

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

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

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

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

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

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

20 Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts 659Alan W. Scheflin

Part Five Communicating Expert Opinions

21 Writing Forensic Reports 711Irving B. Weiner

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

Part Six Intervening With Offenders

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

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

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