Psychology and Law

Psychology and law are disciplines and professions that are, from several vantage points, worlds apart. On the other hand, their interactions are many, and take various forms. Psychologists frequently appear in court as expert witnesses, and they actively research a number of topics directly relevant to law and legal practice. Similarly, lawyers and other legal professionals will often face questions in their professional practice that are inherently psychological in nature.This book introduces readers to some intersections of psychology and law. The authors have several audiences of reader in mind. Lawyers, law students and legal professionals will find the book useful, as will clinical psychologists, research psychologists and psychology students.