The Psych 101 Series: Forensic Psychology 101

Editor/Author Gomberg, Linda
Publication Year: 2018
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Price: Core Collection Only
ISBN: 978-0-82-614074-6
Category: Psychology
Image Count: 4
Book Status: Available
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This is a concise, engaging overview of forensic psychology, spanning its origins as a discipline through the many varied opportunities for employment today.

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Table of Contents

  • Foreword - Loren M. Hill, PhD
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part I: An Overview of Forensic Psychology: The Origins
  • Chapter 1: The History of Forensic Psychology
  • Chapter 2: Constitutional Law and What Forensic Psychologists Need to Know
  • Chapter 3: How They Met: Behavior and the Law
  • Part II: Forensic Psychologists in the Courts
  • Chapter 4: Criminal Matters: Ethics, Types of Crimes, and Criminal Cases
  • Chapter 5: The Forensic Psychologist's Role in Civil Cases: Experts, Juries, and Research
  • Chapter 6: The Forensic Psychologist's Role in Family Court
  • Chapter 7: The Forensic Psychologist's Role in the Juvenile Justice System
  • Part III: The Forensic Psychologist and the Lawyer
  • Chapter 8: The Roles of the Forensic Psychologist and the Lawyer
  • Chapter 9: The Growing Future of Forensic Psychology