Neuropsychology of Malingering Casebook Contributor(s): Morgan, Joel E. (Editor), Sweet, Jerry J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138882933 ISBN-13: 9781138882935 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | System Theory - Psychology | Neuropsychology |
Dewey: 003 |
Series: American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology/Routledge Conti |
Physical Information: 1.6" H x 7" W x 9.9" (2.75 lbs) 696 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Clinical neuropsychologists frequently evaluate individuals within a forensic context, and therefore must address questions regarding the possible presence of reduced effort, response bias and/or malingering. This volume offers a wide range of instructive real-world case examples involving the complex differential diagnosis where symptom exaggeration and/or malingering cloud the picture. Written by expert forensic neuropsychologists, the scenarios described provide informed, empirically-based and scientifically-derived opinions on the topic. Issues related to malingering, such as response bias and insufficient effort, are discussed thoroughly with regard to a large number of clinical conditions and assessment instruments. Test data and non-test information are considered and integrated by the numerous experts. Expert guidance for clinicians who must address the issue of malingering is provided in a straightforward and well-organized format. To date, there has not been a comparable collection of rich case material relevant to forensic practice in clinical neuropsychology. |