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Coping With Cross-Examination and Other Pathways to Effective Testimony 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Stanley L. Brodsky (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In his latest collection of essays for forensic psychologists, Stanley L. Brodsky extends the lessons of his popular Testifying in Court series by focusing on the cross-examination, the trial phase that expert witnesses dread most. A leading teacher, scholar, and expert witness, Dr. Brodsky offers lessons and advice from the trenches to defuse the vulnerability psychologists may feel on the witness stand.

More than 50 brief essays, each summarized by a maxim, teach readers about the typical techniques attorneys use to challenge experts' credibility and the basis of their opinions. Pointers on preparation and effective narrative style are included, backed by findings from the emerging literature on the assessment of expert testimony.

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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1591470946
  2. Edition
    1st
  3. Publisher
    American Psychological Association
  4. Publication date
    January 15, 2004
  5. Language
    English
  6. File size
    6482 KB
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Stanley L. Brodsky, is professor of psychology at the University of Alabama, where he coordinates the Psychology–Law PhD concentration. He is the author of 11 books and 170 articles and chapters, mostly in psychology applied to legal issues. Among other honors, he was the 1996 recipient of the Distinguished Contribution Award for Outstanding Achievement in Forensic Psychology by the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. His books Testifying in Court: Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness and The Expert Expert Witness: More Maxims and Guidelines for Testifying in Court have become major sourcebooks for expert witnesses. He maintains an independent practice in forensic psychology and is a frequent leader of workshops on court testimony and coping with cross-examination.
 

Stanley L. Brofsky is professor of psychology at the University of Alabama.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DGC3XG2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association; 1st edition (January 15, 2004)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2004
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6482 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
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  • Pablo123
    5.0 out of 5 stars Much Needed: A Manual for Cross-Examination as a Witness
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
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    Have you ever been a witness who needed to testify in court, but did not receive adequate advice prior to your appearance? If so, this book is for you and provides valuable and needed insight.
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  • pierrerostov
    3.0 out of 5 stars spotty, try his first book first
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2011
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    I highly recommend his first book "Testifying in Court, Guidelines and Maxims for the Expert Witness." The later books are a bit self-indulgent, with tangential stories relating to psychology or life that have little practical value. Still, there are a fair number of nuggets. The problem is, many of the gems from the first book are not included, and so the treatment of cross-ex in this book is not comprehensive. Try his first book first (It's all about cross-examination too, even though the title is more general), then see what you think.
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  • M Lightheart
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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    Purchased when in the midst of being cross-examined. Gave me a mental strategy to work with while on the stand.
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  • Dean
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2004
    I have just finished reading Stanley Brodsky's Coping With Cross Examination. I absorbed it like a sponge. Although most of the book is devoted to testimony by mental health experts in criminal court, there is much in the book that is very relevant in other contexts. I have rarely been asked or required to testify in criminal cases, but I have provided expert medical testimony at hundreds of Social Security disability appeals hearings, complete with judge and lawyer. In that role there is often conflicting evidence and the expert must integrate all of the relevant evidence, and most importantly be prepared, professional, impartial, and provide relevant understandable testimony. Dr Brodsky's book clearly speaks to those points. The book is full of good examples, good humor, and good reasoning. It is the kind of book that I am likely to consult again to help me in my work. I highly recommend this book to any mental health professional who may be asked to provide sworn testimony. I also recommend it to those who may not testify but who may be retained by lawyers for evaluations or consultations. Dr. Brodsky's ethics are superb. This book is a very practical and helpful guide to working with lawyers and judges.
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  • Dr. Milton Shleperman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Guide for Experts In Court
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2009
    This is one of a handful of books that any expert called on to testify should own. It is a well written, practical volume that will help professionals present testimony that is credible, compelling and ethical.
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  • "robertaellis3"
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST --Makes the difficult areas of Cross-Examination easy
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2004
    This is the third installment. In plain language, the author tackles many difficult cross-examination issues. The author uses easy to understand examples to illustrate complex litigation processes and skills that the expert witness must master before taking the stand. As a lawyer, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in expert testimony. I give this book my highest rating. Also, check out the other two books on expert testimony by the author.
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  • Robin Ross
    3.0 out of 5 stars Heady and good
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
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    I was looking for assistance in keeping my emotions at bay while on the witness stand. This book gave me the pointers I needed. It is a dense read and can take some time to appreciate.
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  • ben
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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