Product Description

A reference tool and practical guide which explains the history and applications of forensic psychology. It details the kinds of psychologist involved in the field, the sort of evidence each might produce and how it can be applied.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #364318 in Books
• Published on: 1998-05-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
""Forensic Psychology is the first practical and fully comprehensive guide to the practice of forensic psychology...The authors' cover a variety of topics such as surveys into court psychology, ethical and professional issues, the roles of the forensic psychologist, psychological testing, psycholinguistic techniques, evidence and civil cases, evidence and criminal cases, offender profiling, psychometric testing, expert testimony, psychological autopsy and polygraph testing, and considers issues such as professional and ethical problems, and the need for training."
-"Crime and Justice International

From the Back Cover
Forensic Psychology is the first practical and fully comprehensive guide to the practice of forensic psychology. It provides clear, detailed instructions on the basic skills, techniques and professional issues involved. It explains the history, development and application of forensic psychology, the sort of evidence that might be produced and how it can be applied. The authors cover topics such as offender profiling, psychometric testing, expert testimony, psychological autopsy and polygraph testing, and consider issues such as professional and ethical problems, and the need for training.
A handy reference tool and a practical guide, Forensic Psychology is an essential guide for forensic psychologists, clinical psychologists, lawyers and other professionals who need to understand the nature and application of psychological evidence in judicial proceedings. It will also be useful to students of forensic psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychiatry or criminology.