The Handbook of Forensic Psychology

4 edition. — Wiley, 2013. — 944 p. — ISBN-10: 1118348419 — ISBN-13: 978-1118348413 This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This fourth edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted. Contents The Context of Forensic Psychology History of Forensic Psychology Defining Forensic Psychology Accessing the Law and Legal Literature Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology Training in Forensic Psychology Applying Psychology to Civil Proceedings Conducting Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities Assessing Civil Capacities Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings Assessing Competency To Stand Trial Assessing Criminal Responsibility Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity Special Applications Assessing Violence Risk Psychology and Law Enforcement Evaluating and Assisting Jury Competence in Civil Cases Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Adults Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony on Children Employing Polygraph Assessment Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts Communicating Expert Opinions Writing Forensic Reports Testifying in Court Intervening with Offenders Practicing Psychology in Correctional Settings Treating Criminal Offenders Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders Appendix: Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology A revised new edition of one of the top references for forensic psychologists

This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted.

• Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors
• Ideal for professional forensic psychologists and graduate students
• Written by experts in the field, a clinical professor of psychiatry and an associate professor of mental health policy

A revised new edition of one of the top references for forensic psychologists This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted. Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors Ideal for professional forensic psychologists and graduate students Written by experts in the field, a clinical professor of psychiatry and an associate professor of mental health policy