EAN: 9781493920761

THE WITNESS STAND AND LAWRENCE S WRIGHTSMAN JR ...

This unique volume salutes the work of pioneering forensic psychologist Lawrence S. Wrightsman
Jr.  by presenting current theorizing and research findings on issues that define the field of
psychology and law. Ongoing topics in witness behaviors  suspect identification  and juror
decision making illustrate how psychology and law complement and also conflict at various
stages in legal processes. The book also sheds light on evolving areas such as DNA exonerations
professional trial consulting  and jury selection strategies  and the distinct challenges and
opportunities these issues present. Noted contributors to the book include Wrightsman himself 
who offers salient observations on the field that he continues to inspire.Featured among the
topics: The credibility of witnesses.Psychological science on eyewitness identification and the
U.S. Supreme Court.False confessions  from colonial Salem to today.Identifying juror bias:
toward a new generation of jury selection research.Law and social science: how
interdisciplinary is interdisciplinary enough?Race and its place in the American legal
system.With its diverse mix of perspectives and methodologies  The Witness Stand and Lawrence
S. Wrightsman  Jr. will interest forensic researchers in academic and applied settings  as well
as individuals working in the legal system  such as attorneys  judges and law enforcement
personnel.

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