Case Studies in Legal Psychology: Psychological Perspectives on Criminal Evidence (1st ed. 2023)
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- Synopsis
- In some criminal cases, it is a difficult challenge to find out what happened. Fact finders will rely on different approaches ranging from intuitive heuristics to scientific insights. With 11 real cases, this book illustrates how professional judges evaluate criminal evidence. Moreover, the legal psychological approach to the same evidence is discussed, as the author served as a psychological expert witness in these cases. Targeted pieces of evidence and related topics include: • Eyewitness identification• Eyewitness testimony• Confession evidence• Deception• Memory flaws• Legal decision makingIt is a must-read for practitioners and graduate students in criminal law, forensic psychology, and legal psychology.
- Copyright:
- 2023
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9783031449314
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783031449307
- Publisher:
- Springer Nature Switzerland
- Date of Addition:
- 10/12/23
- Copyrighted By:
- The Editor
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.