Forensic Psychology: An Applied Approach

Written by a practicing forensic psychologist and university professor, Forensic Psychology: An Applied Approach introduces the reader to the practice of forensic psychology. Forensic Psychology offers the reader a broad overview of the many opportunities available to forensic psychologists. The first section of the book presents an overview of the forensic psychology field. The remaining chapters present the work of forensic psychologists in specific areas: criminal responsibility and competency to stand trial evaluations, police psychology, correctional psychology, child custody evaluations, and personal injury evaluations as well as exploring emerging trends in the field. The text also presents information from the field of legal psychology including trial consultation, eyewitness testimony and investigative psychology (profiling, hypnosis, detection of deception and psychological autopsies). Each chapter includes an overview of the particular area of practice, key concepts, terms, career information for each area of practice, and a brief summary. Case examples are provided when appropriate including examples from the author’s own clinical work. An appendix provides an extensive list of useful websites. An extensive instructors resource package including PowerPoint Presentations and Test Banks are provided to all adopters. Features include: Current research and new material throughout, including new court cases. “Essential Questions” in each chapter guide the reader to identify key concepts presented. A “test your knowledge” section that provides practice in all chapters. Case studies that students can use as active learning exercises in class. A glossary of terms and a list and brief description of important court cases. Accompanying website includes: Learning Objectives Chapter outlines Key terms PowerPoint® slides Post quizzes Master glossary Master Resources - website links and case law descriptions