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Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice »

Book cover image of Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice by G. Gudjonsson

Authors: G. Gudjonsson, Lionel Haward
ISBN-13: 9780415132916, ISBN-10: 0415132916
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 1998
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: G. Gudjonsson

Book Synopsis

Forensic Psychology explains the history and application of the discipline. It details the various kinds of psychologist involved in the field, the sort of evidence each might produce, and how it can be applied. The authors cover topics such as:
* offender profiling
* psychometric testing
* expert testimony
* psychological autopsy
* polygraph testing
* professional and ethical problems
* training needs A handy reference tool and a practical guide, Forensic Psychology is essential reading for forensic psychologists, clinical psychologists, lawyers and professionals who need to understand the nature and application of psychological evidence in judicial proceedings.

Table of Contents

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Preface
1Introduction1
2Historical background6
3Surveys into psychological evidence in court24
4Ethical and professional issues36
5The roles of the forensic psychologist67
6Psychological testing79
7Psycholinguistic techniques101
8Civil cases120
9Criminal cases155
10The assessment and the testimony: a psychological framework182
11Conclusions203
Cases cited212
References214
Index232

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