The Psychology of Law: Human Behavior, Legal Institutions, and Law

Author:   Bruce D. Sales ,  Daniel A. Krauss
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
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Pages:   188
Publication Date:   16 February 2015
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Author:   Bruce D. Sales ,  Daniel A. Krauss
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
Imprint:   American Psychological Association
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.512kg
ISBN:  

9781433819360


ISBN 10:   1433819368
Pages:   188
Publication Date:   16 February 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
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Introduction The Law That Psychological Science Should Study Asking the Appropriate Questions About Law Incorporating the Traditional Scientific Goals Studying the Range of Explanatory Factors Using Valid and Reliable Scientific Methods Comprehensively Using Psychology to Study Law: The Example of Plea Bargaining Overarching Concerns and Solutions References Index About the Authors

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Bruce D. Sales, PhD, JD, is the Virginia L. Roberts Professor of Criminal Justice at Indiana University, Bloomington. Some of his recent APA books include The Science of Attorney Advocacy (with J. Findley, 2012), Courtroom Modifications for Child Witnesses (with S. Hall, 2008), Sex Offending:Causal Theories to Inform Research, Prevention, and Treatment (with J. Stinson & J. Becker, 2008), Scientific Jury Selection (with J. Lieberman, 2007), Criminal Profiling: Developing an Effective Science and Practice (with S. Hicks, 2006; Italian translation, 2009), and Experts in Court (with D. Shuman, 2005; Korean translation, 2009). Daniel A. Krauss, JD, PhD, completed a joint degree program in psychology and law at the University of Arizona, receiving his JD and then his PhD in clinical psychology and psychology, policy, and law. He is a full professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. Dr. Krauss has published a large number of research articles and book chapters relating to clinical psychological evaluations for the courts, legal and psychological expertise, evidentiary admissibility standards, and juries' ability to process complex expert testimony in their decision making. He is the coauthor of the textbook Forensic and Legal Psychology. He has also coedited three books (Jury Psychology: Volume 1. Social Aspects of the Trial Process; Jury Psychology: Volume 2. Psychological Expertise in Court; and Expert Testimony for the Courts) and is the coeditor of the book series Law and Public Policy: Psychology and the Social Sciences published by APA.

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