Psychology and Law: Truthfulness, Accuracy and Credibility

by Ray Bull, Amina Memon, Aldert Vrij

Book Overview

Psychology and Law shows how psychological research and theory can be used in a legal context. Written with advanced undergraduate students in mind, it focuses upon the pre-trial or investigative phase of the legal process. Obtaining and assessing witness evidence is a key part of any criminal investigation. Topics include witness accuracy and credibility, covering issues such as assessment of witness credibility, interviewing suspects and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470850612
• ISBN13: 9780470850619
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.5"