Explore the profound intersection of psychology and the law with WRIGHTSMAN’S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 9th Edition. Authored by Edith Greene, this compelling work, published by Cengage Learning on March 2, 2018, delves into critical questions such as the psychological underpinnings of criminal behavior, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and the cognitive processes involved in jury decision-making. Through the examination of real-world cases like those of Bill Cosby and Dylann Roof, readers gain a visceral understanding of the psychological dimensions of offender motivation and sentencing discretion. This edition offers an illuminating perspective on how psychology informs legal proceedings and highlights the diverse career paths available for psychologists within the legal field. ISBN-10: 1337570877, ISBN-13: 978-1337570879.
