APA Handbook of Forensic Neuropsychology

Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-4338-2694-8
Verlag: American Psychological Association (APA)

Buch, Englisch, 528 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 221 mm x 284 mm, Gewicht: 1497 g

Reihe: APA Handbooks in Psychology Series/APA Reference Books Collection

Clinical neuropsychology is a constantly evolving specialty, with important and exciting advances in many aspects of practice, and the application of clinical neuropsychology to forensic questions and issues is growing at a tremendous rate.

This handbook covers the scientific and clinical neuropsychological advances and their application in forensic contexts.

To accomplish this goal, the handbook: - Presents the theoretical, statistical, and ethical foundations of forensic neuropsychology.
- Describes current assessment measures and procedures employed in forensic neuropsychology, with an emphasis on their empirical evidence base.
- Integrates recently published empirical literature involving commonly encountered disorders and special populations.
- Describes reporting, admissibility, and testimony issues involving neuropsychology in forensic matters.
- Describes future directions involving the intersection of clinical neuropsychology and legal matters.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bush, Shane S

Rohling, Martin L

Demakis, George J

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Editorial Board
- About the Editor-in-Chief
- Contributors
- Series Preface
- Foreword
- Introduction
- I. Theoretical, Statistical, and Ethical Foundations
- 1. Fundamental Forensic Statistics: Statistics Every Forensic Neuropsychologist Must Know
- 2. Ethical Practice in Forensic Neuropsychology
- II. Assessment Measures and Procedures
- 3. Beyond the Tests: Record Review, Interview, and Observations in Forensic Neuropsychology
- 4. Selection of Tests and Batteries for Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations
- 5. Symptom and Performance Validity Assessment in Forensic Neuropsychology
- 6. Neuroimaging Techniques in the Courtroom
- III. Disorders and Special Populations
- 7. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- 8. Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
- 9. Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders in Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations
- 10. Evolution, Forensic Implications, and Future of Somatic Symptom Disorders
- 11. Chronic Pain and Neuropsychological Assessment
- IV. Special Topics and Populations
- 12. The Veteran's Disability Examination: Considerations for Neuropsychologists
- 13. Neuropsychological Evaluations in Disability Determinations
- 14. Civil Capacities
- 15. Competency to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility in Forensic Neuropsychology Practice
- 16. Diversity Considerations in Forensic Neuropsychology
- V. Neuropsychology in the Courtroom
- 17. Forensic Neuropsychological Reports
- 18. Admissibility of Neuropsychological Evidence
- 19. Neuropsychological Testimony
- 20. Forensic Neuropsychology and the Legal Consumer
- VI. Future Directions
- 21. Technology and Computerized Assessments: Current State and Future Directions
- 22. Education and Training in Forensic Neuropsychology
- Index

Über Autor(innen)

Shane S. Bush is director of Long Island Neuropsychology, PC and is a neuropsychologist with the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, USA. He is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Geropsychology. He is a Past President and Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and has written more than 130 publications.