| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 349 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preparing for court testimony with the MMPI-2-- Importance of assessing response attitudes in forensic evaluations -- Overview of the MMPI-2 clinical, content, and supplementary scales -- Cultural factors in forensic assessment with the MMPI-2 -- The MMPI-2 in neuropsychological assessment -- The MMPI-2 in personal injury evaluations -- The MMPI-2 in workers' compensation evaluations -- The MMPI-2 in immigration evaluations -- The MMPI-2 in custody and child protection evaluations -- The MMPI-2 in cases of intimate partner violence -- The MMPI-2 in correctional settings -- Computer-based interpretation in forensic evaluations -- Writing assessment evaluation reports in forensic settings -- The MMPI-2-restructured form -- Summary, conclusions, and future direction. |
| Summary |
"The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is one of the most widely researched and used assessment tools in psychology. Forensic psychologists often rely on it to evaluate clients involved in civil and criminal cases. Because the test results can have a significant influence on court decisions, psychologists need to understand how to make full use of the MMPI-2 in forensic settings. Building on his popular series of MMPI-2 books, James Butcher and his coauthors present this guide that is based on decades of research and personal experience. Following a brief overview of the MMPI-2 and its various scales, the authors further explore its applications in various forensic settings, including personal injury and workers' compensation claims, immigration relief and deportation cases, and criminal investigations. Clear, practical guidelines bolstered by illustrative case examples will help psychologists: understand legal and cultural factors that may influence the assessment process; evaluate neuropsychological issues, such as brain injury; employ computerized interpretations; and present results in testimony and written reports"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Form |
Also issued in print. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. |
| Subject |
Expert Testimony.
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Forensic Psychiatry.
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MMPI.
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Evidence, Expert.
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Forensic psychiatry.
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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.
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| Added Author |
Hass, Giselle A., author.
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Greene, Roger L., author.
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Nelson, Linda D., author.
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Butcher, James Neal, 1933- author.
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American Psychological Association, publisher.
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| Other Form: |
Original (DLC) 2014028807 |
| ISBN |
1433818698 (electronic) |
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9781433818691 (electronic) |
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