The Handbook of Forensic Psychology

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 and an associate professor of mental health policy

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PART ONE CONTEXT OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY Defining Forensic Psychology Accessing the Law and Legal Literature Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology Training in Forensic Psychology PART TWO APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO CIVIL PROCEEDINGS Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities Psychology and Law Enforcement Evaluating and Assisting Jury Competence in Civil Cases Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Adults Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Children Employing Polygraph Assessment Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts PART FIVE COMMUNICATING EXPERT OPINIONS Testifying in Court Assessing Civil Capacities Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations PART THREE APPLYING PSYCHOLOGY TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS Assessing Criminal Responsibility Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity PART FOUR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS PART SIX INTERVENING WITH OFFENDERS Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology Author Index

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The Handbook of Forensic Psychology
Irving B. Weiner , Randy K. Otto
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Irving B. Weiner, Ph.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of South Florida and former Director of Psychological Services at the University of South Florida Psychiatry Center in Tampa, Florida. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and of the Association for Psychological Science, a Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology in both Clinical and Forensic Psychology, and a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Florida.

Randy Otto, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Mental Health Policy and Law the University of South Florida, former President of the American Board of Forensic Psychology and as President of the American Psychology-Law Society, and he is currently Treasurer of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is coordinator of continuing education programs for the American Academy of Forensic Psychology and a recipient of the Academy's award for Distinguished Contributions to Forensic Psychology.

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Название	The Handbook of Forensic Psychology
Редакторы	Irving B. Weiner , Randy K. Otto
Издание:	4, иллюстрированное
Издатель	John Wiley & Sons, 2013
ISBN	1118348419, 9781118348413
Количество страниц	Всего страниц: 944

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