| Description |
xi, 188 pages ; cm. |
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text rdacontent |
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unmediated rdamedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Series |
Law and public policy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"Despite notable contributions in eyewitness identification and jury selection, most legal research done by psychologists has had a minimal impact upon law and public policy in the United States. In fact, much psycholegal research is marred by systemic flaws. In this carefully-reasoned and compelling text, the authors explain how psychologists have failed to understand the law and the context in which it operates. Even subtle misunderstandings about the nature of courtroom testimony or the application of different legal statutes across different jurisdictions, they argue, can produce research that fails to examine real world phenomena. To combat this, the authors present a roadmap for how criminal justice and forensic researchers can use research to describe, explain, predict, and provide solutions for legal situations that can have a real impact on judges, juries, and the legal profession at large. Throughout, they demonstrate a dedication to the craft of scientific research that is sure to inspire a new and improved psychology of law for the twenty-first century"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Form |
Also issued in print. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. |
| Subject |
Law -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
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Jurisprudence.
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Psychology.
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| Added Author |
Krauss, Daniel (Daniel A.), author.
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Sales, Bruce Dennis, author.
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| Other Form: |
Original (DLC) 2014033066 |
| ISBN |
9781433819360 (hardcover) |
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1433819368 (hardcover) |
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9781433819377 (digital, undefined format) |
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1433819376 (digital, undefined format) |
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