Psychological science and the law / edited by Neil Brewer, Amy Bradfield Douglass.

"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. Subject Areas/Keywords: forensic psychology, psychology and law, criminal justice system, legal system, legal proceedings, memory, false memories, cognitive biases, forensic interviewing, deception detection, eyewitnesses, expert witnesses, trials, testimony, judges, judicial, jury deliberations, verdicts, plea bargaining, insanity, child abuse, child protection, child welfare, mental health law, risk assessments, forensic assessments, forensic psychological evaluations, psychological testing and assessment, depositions, subpoenas, testifying, competency evaluations, Audience: Students and professionals in forensic psychology, forensic psychiatry, adult and child clinical psychology and psychiatry, neuropsychology, social work, and child welfare; also of interest to attorneys, judges, and others in the legal and criminal justice systems"-- Provided by publisher.