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Forensic Psychology, 3rd Edition

By Lawrence S. Wrightsman , Solomon M. Fulero

Book information

Publisher
Wadsworth Publishing
Year
2008
ISBN
0495506494, 9780495506492
Google Books ID
Q75v8ES8YxQC
Open Library ID
OL10345461M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (4837050 bytes)
Edition
3rd
Pages
497\497
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

Written by two of the leading authorities in the field, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, Third Edition introduces you to the practice of forensic psychology by showing how psychologists aid the legal system by serving as expert witnesses, criminal profilers, and trial consultants for jury selection and child custody hearings. Wrightsman and Fulero present the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists, and address both the opportunities and temptations inherent in those roles. Through this lens, the authors explore the ethical issues facing practicing forensic psychologists, such as promising clients too much, the possibility of becoming advocates rather than objective scientists, and the pitfalls associated with substituting one's values for data. The authors provide an accurate and candid picture of the field, and the range of careers in forensic psychology.

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