Forensic and Legal Psychology (Canadian Edition)

Emphasizing clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology research, Forensic and Legal Psychology makes extensive use of real cases, trials, and the relevance of research findings.

1. Psychology and the Law: A Cautious Alliance

2. Interrogations and Confessions

3. Lie Detection

4. Criminal Profiling

5. Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

6. Interviewing Children and Memories of Sexual Abuse

7. Jury Selection

8. Juries and Judges as Decision Makers

9. Fitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility

10. Predicting Violent Behaviour and Risk Assessment

11. Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

12. Battered Women Syndrome and Syndrome Evidence

13. Role of Psychology in the Civil Area: Child Custody Disputes, Parental Competence, Workplace Law

14. Concluding Chapter