The Future of Forensic Psychology

Core Topics and Emerging Trends

Peter J van Koppen editor Pär Anders Granhag editor Sara Landström editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:11th Nov '22

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The Future of Forensic Psychology: Core Topics and Emerging Trends is an authoritative text that presents state-of-the-art research from rising stars in the field. Presented in an accessible way, it draws on cutting-edge research to analyse both core topics and current trends in forensic psychology.

Borne out of the internationally recognized House of Legal Psychology doctorate programme, the book features eighteen authors from different international contexts who evaluate current and emerging topics in the field. The book is divided into three sections; eyewitness memory and testimony, investigative interviewing and, deception detection and legal decision making. Each section contains in-depth research and includes classics topics such as factors affecting eyewitnesses and determining deceit in investigations. The book also covers newer exciting developments within the field, including credibility in asylum contexts, alibies and cross-cultural aspect of interviewing.

Offering an insightful summary of the field today, this book is an indispensable read for students and researchers of forensic psychology, legal psychology and criminology. It will also be of great interest to practitioners in the judicial system.

Fresh perspectives and up-to-date research on leading topics in experimental forensic psychology (eyewitnesses, investigative interviewing and deception detection) delivered by an international team of experts. A terrific resource for both researchers and students.

Steven Penrod, Distinguished Professor of psychology at John jay College of criminal justice, New York, NY, USA

The breadth and depth of research in legal psychology today is perfectly captured here by international scholars who bring fresh new perspectives to the field. Each contribution provides a synthesis of the psychological factors and expert knowledge that can assist legal decision makers from investigation to outcome in court. Amina Memon, Professor of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

ISBN: 9781032311944

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 335g

174 pages