Trials of a Forensic Psychologist: A Casebook is a collection of ten high-profile, controversial, and provocative legal cases that provide readers a deeperunderstanding of the controversial yet necessary role that forensic psychology plays in the American system of justice. Covering complex psychological and legal issues, such as battered women syndrome, malingering, false convictions,and insanity pleas, these cases allow students to connect psychological and legal concepts to the real life stories told. For forensic science/true crime readers and forensic psychologists alike, this fascinating book is both compelling and educational. INDICE: Chapter 1. Waiver of Miranda Rights and Voluntary vs. Coerced Confession (Waneta Hoyt). Chapter 2. Battered Woman Syndrome, Self-Defense and Extreme Emotional Disturbance (Charline Brundidge). Chapter 3. Insanity: Malingering vs. Organic Brain Syndrome (Jimmy Lee Rouse). Chapter 4. Insanity, ExtremeEmotional Disturbance or Both (John Justice)? Chapter 5. Voluntary or CoercedConfession (Shirley Kinge)? Chapter 6. Child Abuse Victim, Sexual Predator, or Both (Billy Shrubsall)? Chapter 7. Battered Woman Syndrome, Duress and the Death Penalty (Judith Ann Neeley). Chapter 8. Validation of Alleged Child Sexual Abuse (Richard Knupp). Chapter 9. Murder or Manslaughter? Extreme Emotional Disturbance (Rudy Manzella). Chapter 10. Insanity, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Brief Reactive Psychosis (Felicia Morgan). Lessons Learned.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-17072-4
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 08/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés