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Kassin & Wrightsman (book)

Kassin and Wrightsman’s book, "Psychology in the Legal System," explores how psychological principles impact the legal system, focusing on topics like eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, and confessions. It examines how human behavior and cognitive biases can influence legal processes and outcomes. By integrating psychology with law, the authors highlight the complexities of how individuals perceive justice and make decisions in legal contexts, emphasizing the need for awareness of psychological factors in legal proceedings to enhance fairness and accuracy in the justice system.