Psychological Science and the Law
Department or Program
Psychology
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Description
Psychological research can provide constructive explanations of key problems in the criminal justice system—and can help generate solutions. This state-of-the-art text dissects the psychological processes associated with fundamental legal questions: Is a suspect lying? Will an incarcerated individual be dangerous in the future? Is an eyewitness accurate? How can false memories be implanted? How do juries, experts, forensic examiners, and judges make decisions, and how can racial and other forms of bias be minimized? Chapters offer up-to-date reviews of relevant theory, experimental methods, and empirical findings. Specific recommendations are made for improving the quality of evidence and preserving the integrity of investigative and legal proceedings.
ISBN
9781462538300
Publication Date
4-4-2019
Publisher
Guilford Press
Recommended Citation
Brewer, N. & Douglass, A. B. eds. (2019) Psychological science and the law. Guilford Press.