The Handbook of Forensic Psychology by Irving B. Weiner,Randy K. Otto

By Irving B. Weiner,Randy K. Otto

A revised re-creation of 1 of the head references for forensic psychologists

This most sensible specialist and educational reference in forensic psychology is a longtime presence as either a certified reference and graduate textual content. This Fourth Edition is totally revised and up to date for the hot and quickly growing to be calls for of the sphere to mirror the recent instruments to be had to, and features required of, present-day practitioners. the hot version expands assurance of neuropsychological overview, eyewitness testimony, advert jury competence and decision-making, together with choice, approach and authority. furthermore, the recent ethics instructions authorized via the yankee mental organization (APA) are incorporated and interpreted.

  • Updated to incorporate reframed content material and the advent of latest bankruptcy subject matters and authors
  • Ideal for pro forensic psychologists and graduate students
  • Written through specialists within the box, a scientific professor of psychiatry and an affiliate professor of psychological well-being policy

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