Psychological assessment for the courts : A survey of psychologists

The literature relevant to legal standards in criminal, family, and civil settings in relation to psychological assessments for the courts is reviewed. Although over the past twenty years, a number of specialised forensic instruments have been developed for use in forensic settings, it appears that...

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1. VerfasserIn: Martin, Mary-Anne (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 1999
In:Jahr: 1999
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