Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415132916)

Forensic Psychology explains the history and application of the discipline. It details the various kinds of psychologist involved in the field, the sort of evidence each might produce, and how it can be applied. The authors cover topics such as:
* offender profiling
* psychometric testing
* expert testimony
* psychological autopsy
* polygraph testing
* professional and ethical problems
* training needs
A handy reference tool and a practical guide, Forensic Psychology is essential reading for forensic psychologists, clinical psychologists, lawyers and professionals who need to understand the nature and application of psychological evidence in judicial proceedings

Author: G. H. Gudjonsson, L. R. C. Haward
ISBN-10: 0415132916
ISBN-13: 9780415132916
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 05/07/1998
Pages: 254
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.10w x 0.81d