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Beschreibung
Why would a child invent a memory of something that never happened? How reliable can a memory be when it is recalled years after the event? Child Forensic Psychology tackles the controversial questions that lie between forensic and developmental psychology.

By examining the issues that surround children's status as eyewitnesses and victims, the book relates current theory to real-life examples drawn from criminal and family courts. Breaking down the ways in which psychologists deal with these difficult issues, the book will be a vital resource for students and practitioners alike.

Key features of Child Forensic Psychology:
* Topical case studies, taken from the UK and around the world
* Coverage of the very latest theories and research
* Unique chapter investigating the psychology of missing and abducted children

Written by a collection of leading researchers and practitioners, Child Forensic Psychology is an indispensable guide that shines a light on the psychology of children in the courtroom.
Why would a child invent a memory of something that never happened? How reliable can a memory be when it is recalled years after the event? Child Forensic Psychology tackles the controversial questions that lie between forensic and developmental psychology.

By examining the issues that surround children's status as eyewitnesses and victims, the book relates current theory to real-life examples drawn from criminal and family courts. Breaking down the ways in which psychologists deal with these difficult issues, the book will be a vital resource for students and practitioners alike.

Key features of Child Forensic Psychology:
* Topical case studies, taken from the UK and around the world
* Coverage of the very latest theories and research
* Unique chapter investigating the psychology of missing and abducted children

Written by a collection of leading researchers and practitioners, Child Forensic Psychology is an indispensable guide that shines a light on the psychology of children in the courtroom.
Über den Autor
Robyn E. Holliday is an academic staff member in the School of Psychology, University of Leicester, UK.
Zusammenfassung
A crucial guide to child forensic psychology that fills a unique position between developmental and forensic psychology, using a wealth of real-life criminal cases to illustrate theory and practices
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: The Importance of Child Witnesses
Why Study Them?
Are They Reliable?
What do We Know of Infant and Childhood Memory Development?
Theory and Processes in Memory Development: Infancy and Early Childhood; [...]
Feats of Early Memory: Courtroom Tales of What Adults Claim to Remember About Early Childhood Events; [...]
Theory and Processes in Memory Development: Childhood to Adolescence; J.Corbin, E.Wilhelms, [...] and C.Brainerd
Children as Eyewitnesses: Historical Background and Factors Affecting Children's Eyewitness Testimony; T.Odegard and M.Toglia
Children's Memory for Emotionally Negative Experiences: An Eyewitness Memory Perspective; T.Marche and K.Salmon
Investigative Interviews of Children; [...] and J.Dickinson
The Law and Science of Children's Testimonial Competence; J.Klemfuss and [...]
Child Eyewitness Person Descriptions and Lineup Identifications; J.Pozzulo
The Psychology of the Missing: Missing and Abducted Children; J.Lampinen, C.Peters, [...] and L.Sweeney
Conclusions and Next Steps for Researchers and Practitioners; M.Lawler, D.Bederian-Gardner and G. Goodman.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Psychologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780230577084
ISBN-10: 0230577083
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Holliday, Robyn E.
Marche, Tammy
Redaktion: Holliday, Robyn E.
Marche, Tammy A.
Hersteller: Bloomsbury 3PL
Macmillan Education
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Macmillan Education, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, productsafety@springernature.com
Maße: 234 x 156 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Robyn E. Holliday (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.12.2012
Gewicht: 0,471 kg
Artikel-ID: 130457072