The Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology

Meeting Challenges in the Courtroom
1997
ISBN: 978-0-306-48448-3
Verlag: Springer US

Buch, Englisch, 219 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 367 g

Reihe: Critical Issues in Neuropsychology

The Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology focuses the awareness of neuropsychologists on the critical areas of forensic practice that should be considered during each phase of a scientific neuropsychological examination/investigation. Written by three eminent neuropsychologists and a seasoned attorney, this important book contains practical information and guidelines for conducting valid and reliable forensic neuropsychological examinations that aid the 'trier-of-fact' in both civil and criminal settings. The authors also include vital information to help attorneys evaluate neuropsychological claims put forth by their own or opposing experts.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

McCaffrey, Robert J.

Laing, Linda C.

Williams, Arthur D.

Fisher, Jerid M.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Forensik, Rechtsmedizin, Gerichtsmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Forensic Neuropsychologists: Precedents, Roles and Problems The Forensic Evaluation of Adult Traumatic Brain Injury Flexible Versus Flexible Batteries Special Issues in the Evaluation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Premorbid Intellectual Functioning and the Determination of Cognitive Loss Neuropsychology in Civil Proceedings Neuropsychology in Criminal Proceedings Ecological Validity and Forensic Neuropsychological AssessmentForensic Clinical Neuropsychologyas a Paradigm for Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment: Basic and Emerging Issues Strategies for Precluding the Use of Unscientific Neuropsychological Evidence in a Mild Head Injury CaseAppendix: Hypothetical Trial Testimony of Dr. C.- Index.