CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONGoals and DefinitionsPsychology and Law: Three ApproachesWays of Knowing and the Methods of ScienceEthical GuidelinesPsychology and the Law: A Challenging AllianceDefining and Classifying LawPsychology and Law: Some DifferencesSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 2: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE COURTS: AN OVERVIEWOrganization of the CourtsFederal CourtsState CourtsSpecialized CourtsPre-trial StageTrial StageDisposition StageAppellate StageSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 3. THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE PROCESSOverview of ProfilingPaths to Admission of EvidenceInvestigative Interviewing and InterrogationDetection of DeceptionThe Interrogation ProcessThe Psychology of False ConfessionsSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 4. EYEWITNESS EVIDENCEA Brief Word on Research MethodologyHuman Perception and MemoryEstimator and System VariablesEyewitness Estimator VariablesEyewitness System VariablesPerserving the Integrity of the SystemPre-Trial Identification MethodsLineup Procedures and Lineup ResearchShow-UpsSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 5. THE TRIAL JURYOverview of the Trial JuryJury ResearchJury SelectionScientific Jury Selection (SJS)Jury Size and Decision RuleDecision RuleJury's Role During TrialCapital Sentencing Instructions: A Special IssueJury NullificationSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 6. JURY AND JUDICIAL DECISION MAKINGThe Jury Decision-Making ProcessJury Deliberation StyleInfluences on Jury Decision MakingExtra-Evidentiary FactorsDeciding on Death Sentence: A Special IssueDamage Awards in Civil Cases: Another Special IssueJudicial Decision MakingSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 7. COMPETENCIES AND CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITYCompetency to Stand TrialCompetency Assessment InstrumentsCompetency RestorationCompetency to be ExecutedInsanityClinical Assessment of Criminal ResponsibilitySpecial Conditions and Unique DefensesSummary and ConclusionsKey Concepts.CHAPTER 8. CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THE CRIMINAL LAWBrief History and Overview of Juvenile CourtAdolescent Development as it Pertains to the LawAdolescent Competence and CulpabilityJuvenile CompetencyJuvenile Interrogation and False ConfessionsPlea BargainingChildren as WitnessesSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 9.
PSYCHOLOGY AND FAMILY LAWThe Modern Family CourtChanges in Family Court in Recent YearsDivorce and Child CustodyAttempts at Improving the BIC StandardPsychological Effects of Divorce and Custodial ArrangementsRoles of Mental Health Professionals in Child CustodyAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Contemporary Special Issues in Custody Decision MakingSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 10. INVOLUNTARY CIVIL COMMITMENTA Brief HistoryModern Commitment StatutesCivil Commitment ProceedingsDuty to Warn or ProtectResearch on DangerousnessInvoluntary Outpatient CommitmentVoluntary CommitmentsInformed Consent and the Right to Refuse TreatmentCivil Commitment of Sex OffendersSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCHAPTER 11. PSYCHOLOGY IN CIVIL LITIGATIONCivil CapacitiesEnd of Life IssuesPsychology in the Employment SphereWrongful Death and Personal Injury SuitsPsychology in the Educational SphereCHAPTER 12. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND THE LAWAssessment in Civil CasesForensic Classifications of Assessment and TestingClinical Measures and Assessment TechniquesForensically Relevant InstrumentsForensic Assessment InstrumentsForensic Evaluations in Delinquency CasesSummary and ConclusionsKey ConceptsCASES CITEDREFERENCESGLOSSARYNAME INDEXTOPIC INDEX.