Law, Behavior, and Mental Health

by Smith, Steven R.

• ISBN13: 9780814778876
• ISBN10: 0814778879
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1988-11-01
• Publisher: New York Univ Pr

Summary

This comprehensive new volume on psychology and the law is an essential reference for students and professionals. It offers the most up-to-date information on issues such as malpractive, confidentiality, jury selection, punishment, competency, and the right to refuse treatment.Two well-known professionals, a lawyer and a clinical psychologist, have teamed up to write this judiciously balanced, clearly presented, and accessible guide to an ever more complex subject. they answer such questions as: What does a lie detector test really tell you? Can law enforcement officials use hypnosis to investigate a crime? Is eyewitness testimony the most reliable and persuasive evidence? Are we living in a more punitive society?These and other issues are dealt with in a concise, readable manner, one that tells readers how to approach the problems with arise in day-today practive as well as how to think about the fundamental current ethical and legal issues.Meticulously researched and documented, this important new volume offers a lively presentation, one which ismustreading for students of law, and for professionals in both fields who want a complete reference guide.