On the Witness Stand: Essays on Psychology and Crime

On the Witness Stand: Essays on Psychology and Crime, written by Hugo Münsterberg in 1908, consists of eight essays that explore the psychology of witnesses in legal settings. Münsterberg, a pioneer of applied psychology, examines the factors that contribute to the unreliability of eyewitness testimony. The final essay shifts focus to crime prevention, offering insights into the psychological aspects of criminal behavior and the judicial process. This work is notable for its early application of psychological principles to legal issues.