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1	Forensic Psychology more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman Written by the foremost authority in the field, this practical book introduces students to the practice of forensic psychology. Wrightsman clearly presents the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists and addresses both the opportunities and temptations inherent in the role. Through this lens, Wrightsman explores the ethical ... see all copies from $4.55! new only from $24.94!
2	Forensic Psychology more books like this by Solomon M Fulero, Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman Written by two of the leading authorities in the field, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, Third Edition introduces you to the practice of forensic psychology by showing how psychologists aid the legal system by serving as expert witnesses, criminal profilers, and trial consultants for jury selection and child custody hearings. Wrightsman and Fulero present the ... see all copies from $102.31! new only from $102.31! \| SVS
3	Measures of Political Attitudes more books like this by John Paul Robinson (Editor), Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Phillip R Shaver Measures of Political Attitudes provides political and social scientists with the necessary information to best measure political attitudes and data. Containing side-by-side comparisons of relevant measures, coverage includes political ideology, democratic values, political tolerance, racial-ethnic attitudes, political trust, party identification, ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $219.39!
4	The Psychology of the Supreme Court more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman With the media spotlight on the recent developments concerning the Supreme Court, more and more people have become increasingly interested in the highest court in the land. Who are the justices that run it and how do they make their decisions? The Psychology of the Supreme Court by Lawrence S. Wrightsman is the first book to thoroughly examine ... see all copies from $5.20! new only from $8.98! \| first editions
5	Rape: The Misunderstood Crime: The Misunderstood Crime more books like this by Julie A Allison, Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman Rape--it is probably the most misunderstood of violent crimes. Only two to five percent of rapists are ever convicted and when an accusation of rape is made, the victim often becomes the focus of attention. Unfortunately, one prototypical conceptualization--a madman who waits for his next victim with a weapon in hand--is still prevalent. Most ... see all copies from $24.50! new only from $49.94! \| SVS
6	Judicial Decision Making: Is Psychology Relevant? more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman This book examines decision making by appellate judges from a psychological viewpoint. The process of deciding a case, from the initial decision whether to grant certiorari to the final announcement of a decision, is analyzed using contemporary concepts from the field of psychology, especially social cognition theory. The impact of amicus briefs ... see all copies from $33.65! new only from $75.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Child Witness: Legal Issues and Dilemmas more books like this by Nancy Walker Perry, Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman Twenty years ago the issue of child sexual abuse was seldom discussed in the United States. Now reports of such abuses have become commonplace, and the arrests and trials of alleged abusers have become a staple of the evening television news reports. This recent onslaught of disclosures about children who report being sexually abused creates a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $53.98! \| SVS
8	Children's Rights in the United States: In Search of a National Policy more books like this by Dr. Nancy E Walker, Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Catherine M Brooks The authors of this volume provide discussion on vital issues related to the rights of children in the United States, including: the historical and contextual perspective on the rights of children; the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; the differing views on children's rights and competencies; and the rights of children within ... see all copies from $37.99! new only from $53.42! \| SVS
9	The American Jury on Trial more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Saul M Kassin, 2nd, M Kassin Saul see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.99!
10	Confessions in the Courtroom more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Saul Kassin When the prosecution introduces confession testimony during a criminal trial, the effect is usually overwhelming. In fact, jurors' verdicts are affected more by a confession than by eyewitness testimony. While eyewitness studies are massive in numbers, the topic of confession evidence has been largely ignored by psychologists and other social ... see all copies from $29.56! new only from $41.78! \| SVS
11	Measures of Legal Attitudes more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Vanessa A Edkins, Angela L Batson Intended to help make material on criminal cases and law relevant and personal for readers, THE MEASURE OF LEGAL ATTITUDES is a workbook-style supplement that features 31 scales that measure attitudes relevant to the legal system. Gathered from active researchers in the field, each chapter covers a different scale or topic, and includes scale ... see all copies from $7.24! new only from $41.96! \| first editions
12	Personality Development in Adulthood more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman After many years of neglect, the nature of personality development in adulthood is now recognised as a topic worthy of scholarly attention. Designed as a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on adulthood Personality Development in Adulthood first elucidates three common approaches to adult personality development: } early-formation ... see all copies from $1.99!
13 view cover	Adult Personality Development: Volume 2: Applications more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman This stimulating book and its companion volume, Adult Personality Development: Theories and Concepts, reflect an expansion of the coverage of Wrightsman's initial book, Personality Development in Adulthood. The luxury of greater length has permitted an exploration of new topics, including the use of a wider variety of sources including scholarly ... see all copies from $27.50! new only from $57.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Assumptions about Human Nature: Implications for Researchers and Practitioners more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman "This book, which is in its second edition, provides a provocative mirror from which to discern more clearly one's own assumptions about human nature. . . . I found myself reflecting on the subject matter and its impact on my own life, including relationships, teaching, research, and therapy. . . . The author has done a superb job of raising our ... see all copies from $24.88! new only from $119.60!
15 view cover	Adult Personality Development: Volume 1: Theories and Concepts more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman Why do we, as adults, have the personality characteristics we do? No one explanation is accepted by all; however, in this greatly expanded version of his earlier book, Personality Development in Adulthood, Wrightsman helps us understand and organize the three broad theoretical approaches to explain psychological changes during the period from ... see all copies from $57.87! new only from $57.87! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes: Volume 1: Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes more books like this by John P Robinson (Editor), Phillip R Shaver (Editor), Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman (Editor) This volume is sponsored by Division 9 of the American Psychological Association: The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.**This is an essential reference book for any social scientist or student who uses measuresof attitude or personality in his or her research. The earlier version, published twenty years ago, was to be found ... see all copies from $77.72! new only from $106.34!** \| SVS
17	In the Jury Box: Controversies in the Courtroom more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Saul Kassin, Cynthia E Willis Psychologists and social scientists have recently undertaken systematic studies of the processes involved in the jurors' role in the courtroom. In the Jury Box is a collection of articles from the accumulating professional literature reflecting research into challenging issues such as: Does jury selection work'? Are jurors able to make unbiased ... see all copies from $6.49!
18	The Psychology of Evidence and Trial Procedure more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Saul M Kassin, 2nd Kassin and Wrightsman's book concentrates on the single most important determinant of verdicts -- the evidence and court procedure. It is divided into four parts: (1) an overview and historical perspective; (2) seven substantive topics like eyewitness accounts, confessions, and character evidence; (3) an examination of the major stages of trial ... see all copies from $8.16!
19	On the Witness Stand: Controversies in the Courtroom more books like this by Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman, Saul Kassin (Editor), Cynthia E Willis (Editor) Trial evidence can only be introduced through exhibits or the testimony of witnesses, and psychologists and other social scientists have now begun to empirically evaluate questions such as: What is the impact of the testimony of eyewitnesses in the court decisions? Should hypnosis be used with crime witnesses? Is the polygraph an accurate device ... see all copies from $13.16!
20 view cover	Trial Consulting more books like this by Amy J Posey, Dr. Lawrence S Wrightsman In its roughly 25 years of existence, the trial consulting profession has grown dramatically in membership, recognition, and breadth of practice. What began as a small activist group of social scientists volunteering their expertise to assist in the defense of Vietnam War protestors has evolved into a diverse set of professionals from a range of ... see all copies from $32.87! new only from $32.87!

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