Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

Focusing exclusively on research methods in the burgeoning field of forensic psychology, this one–of–a–kind guide demonstrates how to apply generally used research methods to address specific concerns of forensic specialists. This comprehensive text provides specific advice on topics particular to forensic specialists, such as polygraphs, child testimony, eyewitness accuracy, and affects of interrogation, making this a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and graduate students as well as practicing forensic psychologists.

Spis treści:
General Issues in Forensic Research.
1. Overview of forensic research (Barry Rosenfeld & Steve Penrod).
2. Measure development and validation (Barry Rosenfeld & John Edens).
3. Legal Research Techniques for the Social Scientist (Jen Robbenalt).
4. Meta–analysis (Sigi Sporer).
5. Internet data collection (Kevin O′Neil).
6. Statistical Principals in Forensic Research (Jen Groscup).
Criminal Law – Pretrial Issues: Criminal Investigations and Pretrial Forensic Assessment.
7. Polygraph (Charles Honts).
8. Criminal profiling (Gabrielle Salfati).
9. False confessions and interrogation (Saul Kassin & Maria Hartwig).
10. Competence to stand trial/ criminal responsibility (Patty Zapf & Barry Rosenfeld).
11. Malingering (Richard Rogers).
Criminal Law – Trial Issues.
12. Jury Decision–Making (Margaret Bull Kovera, Jen Groscup & Steve Penrod).
13. Litigation consultation (Maithilee Pathak–Sharma & Steve Penrod).
14. Eyewitness accuracy (Gary Wells).
15. Children′s testimony (Gail Goodman).
16. Procedural Justice (Larry Heuer).
Criminal Law – Post–Trial Issues and Special Populations.
17. Offender Treatment (Michele Galietta).
18. Violence risk assessment (Kevin Douglas).
19. Psychopathy (Randy Salekin).
20. Sex off ender research (Bob Prentky).
21. Juvenile offenders (Keith Cruise).
22. Mentally Retarded offenders (Karen Salekin & Greg Olley).
23. Effects of Incarceration.
Civil/Family Law Issues.
24. Informed consent/competence (Eric Elbogen).
25. Workplace issues (Maureen O′Connor).
26. Custody/mediation (Robert Emery & Dave Sbarra).
27. Partner violence (Mindy Mechanic).
28. Child abuse (Cathy Widom).