05330oam 2200625 450 991080775190332120230621122136.09781118734711ebook1118734718ebook9781118734834ebook1118734831ebook97817853932421785393243(CKB)2550000001165647(EBL)1565912(OCoLC)864414831(MiAaPQ)EBC1565912(Au-PeEL)EBL1565912(CaPaEBR)ebr10809716(CaONFJC)MIL546915(EXLCZ)99255000000116564720131210h20132013 uy 0engurcn#---uuuuurdacontentrdamediardacarrierThe handbook of forensic psychology /edited by Irving B. Weiner, Randy K. OttoFourth edition.Hoboken, New Jersey :John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,[2013]©20131 online resource (928 pages) illustrationsDescription based upon print version of record.1118348419 1306156645 Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and indexes.Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Part One Context of Forensic Psychology; Chapter 1 History of Forensic Psychology; Legal Psychology; Cognitive and Personality Assessment; Correctional Psychology; Police Psychology; Criminal Psychology; 1970's and Beyond; References; Chapter 2 Defining Forensic Psychology; There is no Consensual Definition of Forensic Psychology; Psychologists Assisting the Legal System; Psychologists Assisting Legal Actors; Psychologists Researching Psychological Matters of Particular Interest to the Legal System; Summary; ReferencesChapter 3 Accessing the Law and Legal Literature Importance of Understanding the Law; Structure of the Law; Conducting Legal Research; Reading, Interpreting, and Synthesizing the Law; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology; Ethics Code: General Principles; Ethics Code: Specific Standards; Values and Responsibility; Recommendations; References; Chapter 5 Training in Forensic Psychology; Training Goals; Approaches to Achieving Training Goals; Degree and Nondegree Training Opportunities; Discussion; References; Part Two Applying Psychology to Civil ProceedingsChapter 6 Conducting Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations Best Interests of the Child; Purpose of a Custody and Parenting Evaluation; Ethical Considerations in Child Custody Evaluations; Critical Research in Special Issues; Process of Conducting Custody and Parenting Evaluations; Critical Issues in Report Writing; Conclusions; References; Chapter 7 Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations; Legal Context of Personal Injury Evaluations; Ethical Issues in Personal Injury Work; Nature of Psychological Damage; Practical Issues; Conducting the Evaluation; Interpretation of FindingsCommunicating Findings Conclusions; References; Chapter 8 Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities; Growth of Psychologists in Assessment of Educational Disabilities; Evolution of Legal Influences; Legal Basis for Classification of Students With Disabilities; System Reform Trends and Implications for Psychological Services; Conclusions; References; Chapter 9 Assessing Civil Capacities; History; Construct of Competence; Capacity Evaluations; Conclusions; References; Chapter 10 Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations; Risk of Child Maltreatment; Evaluation MethodologyConclusions References; Part Three Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings; Chapter 11 Assessing Competency to Stand Trial; Defining Competency; Overview of Procedures; Assessing Competency; Competency in Special Populations; Guidelines for Evaluators; Conclusions; References; Chapter 12 Assessing Criminal Responsibility; Insanity Standards and the Construal of Criminal Responsibility; Assessment of Mental State at the Time of the Offense; Empirical Developments Regarding Criminal Responsibility; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 13 Specific Intent and Diminished CapacityActus Reus and Mens ReaThis top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This fourth edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological AsForensic psychologyHandbooks, manuals, etcForensic psychology614/.15Weiner Irving BOtto Randy KMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910807751903321The handbook of forensic psychology4020047UNINA