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Abstract
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Examines the reasons behind psychology as a science failing to make greater contributions to law. The author discusses the three major fields in which psychology has been asked to contribute to law: establishing the mental condition of the criminal in order that law may determine the responsibility for the individual's actions, in determining the accuracy of testimony, and in detecting guilt. It is the author's opinion that in order for psychology to make contributions to law, it must break away from the laws of social psychology when dealing with an individual. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
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