Wrightsman’s Psychology and The Legal System (Ninth Edition)

By: Edie Greene and Kirk Heilbrun

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Synopsis: The author team for WRIGHTSMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 9th Edition combines complementary expertise, active research, writing careers and real world experience as consultants working within the legal system. It's no wonder the book is popular with instructors and students alike. Real cases such as Bill Cosby and Dylann Roof illustrate the importance of psychology's concepts and methods to an understanding of the legal system and the system's impact on individuals' everyday lives. Case-related questions engage students in critical thinking and discussion. With topics such as competence to stand trial, the insanity defense, expert forensic testimony, the use of deadly force by police, detection of deceit, and criminal profiling, Greene and Heilbrun give students an insightful overview of psychology's contributions to the legal system.