The penalty phase deliberation experiences of capital jurors guided by the “special issues” sente... more The penalty phase deliberation experiences of capital jurors guided by the “special issues” sentencing instructions were investigated. These instructions ask jurors to consider three specific issues to determine whether a defendant should receive a sentence of life imprisonment or the death penalty: whether the crime was committed deliberately; whether there is a probability that the defendant would pose a continuing
PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO LAW is a friendly, engaging introduction to the exciting field of psycholog... more PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO LAW is a friendly, engaging introduction to the exciting field of psychology and law. Drawing on research in social, cognitive, clinical, and developmental psychology, the author shows how psychology can be used to enhance the gathering of evidence, improve legal decision-making, and promote justice. Although the emphasis is on psychological research, the book makes extensive use of actual cases and real trials to draw students into the material and to illustrate the relevance of research findings. Concise but comprehensive, this brief introduction to the field gives professors the flexibility to assign additional books or articles. PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO LAW is a lively alternative to traditional textbooks.
There are large bodies of research on the deterrent value of the death penalty and public attitud... more There are large bodies of research on the deterrent value of the death penalty and public attitudes towards capital punishment. However, little is known about how jurors decide whether a particular defendant should live or die. This article briefly summarizes the case law that attempts to guide the discretion of jurors in the penalty phase of capital murder trials, reviews
ABSTRACT The term "nontraditional" refers to the fact that until very recently ... more ABSTRACT The term "nontraditional" refers to the fact that until very recently the US working population, especially at the managerial and professional levels, primarily comprised white males of European descent. In the coming decades, most new entries will be women, ethnic minorities, and immigrants. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
The penalty phase deliberation experiences of capital jurors guided by the “special issues” sente... more The penalty phase deliberation experiences of capital jurors guided by the “special issues” sentencing instructions were investigated. These instructions ask jurors to consider three specific issues to determine whether a defendant should receive a sentence of life imprisonment or the death penalty: whether the crime was committed deliberately; whether there is a probability that the defendant would pose a continuing
PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO LAW is a friendly, engaging introduction to the exciting field of psycholog... more PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO LAW is a friendly, engaging introduction to the exciting field of psychology and law. Drawing on research in social, cognitive, clinical, and developmental psychology, the author shows how psychology can be used to enhance the gathering of evidence, improve legal decision-making, and promote justice. Although the emphasis is on psychological research, the book makes extensive use of actual cases and real trials to draw students into the material and to illustrate the relevance of research findings. Concise but comprehensive, this brief introduction to the field gives professors the flexibility to assign additional books or articles. PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO LAW is a lively alternative to traditional textbooks.
There are large bodies of research on the deterrent value of the death penalty and public attitud... more There are large bodies of research on the deterrent value of the death penalty and public attitudes towards capital punishment. However, little is known about how jurors decide whether a particular defendant should live or die. This article briefly summarizes the case law that attempts to guide the discretion of jurors in the penalty phase of capital murder trials, reviews
ABSTRACT The term "nontraditional" refers to the fact that until very recently ... more ABSTRACT The term "nontraditional" refers to the fact that until very recently the US working population, especially at the managerial and professional levels, primarily comprised white males of European descent. In the coming decades, most new entries will be women, ethnic minorities, and immigrants. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
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