Introduction to Forensic Psychology : Clinical and Social Psychological Perspectives

SECTION I What is Forensic Psychology? 1(38) CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology 3(12) CHAPTER 2: Models of Legal Systems 15(14) CHAPTER 3: Admissibility of Expert Testimony 29(10) SECTION II Understanding the Criminal Mind 39(106) CHAPTER 4: Criminal Responsibility 41(18) CHAPTER 5: Competency to Stand Trial 59(18) CHAPTER 6: Self-Defense and Syndrome Testimony 77(22) CHAPTER 7: Clinical Assessment in Forensic Settings 99(20) CHAPTER 8: Psychological Interventions in Forensic Settings 119(26) SECTION III Can Psychologists Measure Pain and Suffering? 145(46) CHAPTER 9: Civil Law and Personal Injury 147(20) CHAPTER 10: Involuntary Commitment and Other Civil Liberties 167(24) SECTION IV Family Law and Fitness to Parent 191(86) CHAPTER 11: Marriage and Divorce 195(24) CHAPTER 12: Access to, and Protection of, Children 219(24) CHAPTER 13: Protection of Abused Children, the Mentally and Physically Challenged, and the Elderly 243(14) CHAPTER 14: Reproductive Rights and the Law 257(20) SECTION V Juvenile justice 277(52) CHAPTER 15: Delinquency 279(18) CHAPTER 16: School Violence 297(16) CHAPTER 17: Legal Rights of Children 313(16) SECTION VI Legal consultation Based on Social Psychology 329(54) CHAPTER 18: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment 331(22) CHAPTER 19: Eyewitness Identification 353(16) CHAPTER 20: Jury Selection and Trial Consultation 369(14) SECTION VII Practical Tips for Forensic Psychology Experts 383(26) CHAPTER 21: Forensic Experts and Attorneys: Communication Process 385(16) CHAPTER 22: Risk Management in Forensic Psychology Practice 401(8) Case Citations 409(4) Selected Readings 413(6) Index 419