Finally....A Textbook with A Practicioner's Approach to Forensic Psychology
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.
Changes to the second edition include:
* Addition of current research and new material throughout, including new court cases.
* "Essential Questions" in each chapter guide the reader to identify key concepts presented.
* All the chapters also have a "Test Your Knowledge" section that provides practice.
* Most chapters include 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 has been added.