101472: The Handbook of Forensic Psychology

About the Course:

This book provides “an authoritative and comprehensive resource for understanding the theoretical foundations of forensic psychology, becoming familiar with the expanding research base in this specialty, and learning to apply forensic concepts artfully in everyday practice.” from the preface

Publication Date:

2006/Third Edition

Author

Irving B. Weiner and Allen K. Hess (editor)

About the Author:

Irving B. Weiner, Ph.D. is a psychologist at the University of South Florida; Allen K. Hess, Ph.D. is a psychologist at Auburn University at Montgomery

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for mental health professionals, especially psychologists, who seek knowledge about forensic psychology principles and applications. It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Define forensic psychology within historical and scientific contexts.

2. Apply forensic psychology principles to civil law.

3. Apply forensic psychology principles to criminal law.

4. Identify and apply forensic psychology principles to issues of violence risk, law enforcement, polygraph and hypnosis.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of effect forensic report writing and testimony as an expert witness.

6. Identify issues related to interventions with legal offenders.

7. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and training issues of forensic psychology.