Description
Book SynopsisA collection of illustrative adolescent case studies to aid clinicians in problem identification, diagnosis, and treatment planning—the only casebook for the MMPI-A-RF
The MMPI-A-RF is linked to current models of psychopathology and personality, and features scales relevant for use with adolescents in a variety of clinical, forensic, and school settings. It mirrors the structure of the MMPI-2-RF, resulting in the most up-to-date, empirically based personality assessment for use with adolescents. Written by the authors of the earlier Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A, this book continues the goal of serving as an authentic and illustrative guide for clinicians in understanding and using the MMPI-A-RF.
Since the publication of the original Case Studies, much has changed for clinicians who assess and treat adolescents. The interpretive model described in this book demonstrates how the MMPI-A-RF can assist clinicians in assessing youth today by highlighting sixteen cases that broadly represent adolescents evaluated in clinical and forensic practice. In addition, one of the most common uses for the MMPI-A-RF is in the juvenile court setting—a landscape that has also dramatically changed since the publication of the original MMPI-A. Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF focuses on detailed forensic issues, including legal backgrounds, case law, and assessment methods specific to use of the MMPI-A-RF in juvenile court and related settings.
Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF will assist clinicians in understanding MMPI-A-RF interpretation, while also being a valuable teaching tool for courses in assessment.
Trade Review"This text by Daniel L. Davis and Yossef S. Ben-Porath masterfully illustrates the use of the MMPI-A-RF through presentations of an outstanding selection of evaluations. Clinical cases include abuse victims and an adolescent with medical noncompliance issues. Forensic cases include cogent examples of legal issues such as competency to stand trial and to waive Miranda rights. Cases are well-documented, and interpretation of test results are clearly illustrated. This book is an essential resource for all psychologists who use the MMPI-A-RF."—Robert P. Archer, PhD, ABPP, Eastern Virginia Medical School
"Daniel L. Davis and Yossef S. Ben-Porath have crafted an essential resource for users of the MMPI-A-RF. Both newcomers and seasoned users will find much value in studying the wide array of cases as examples of how to expertly interpret the MMPI-A-RF."—Richard W. Handel, PhD, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Table of ContentsContents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Part I. Introduction to the MMPI-A-RF
Development of the MMPI-A-RF
The MMPI-A-RF Scales
Administering the MMPI-A-RF
Scoring the MMPI-A-RF
Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF
Part II. The MMPI-A-RF Cases
The Clinical Cases
Betty: A Victim of Human Trafficking
Jim: An Adolescent with Autism
Mary: A Female with a Family History of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Robert: A Male with Anxiety, ADHD, and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms
Sally: A Youth with Opioid Use Disorder
Sam: A Youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression
Sarah: A Sexually Victimized Youth
Steve: A Male with a History of Non-compliance with Diabetes Medication
Terry: A Male Referred for Self-Injurious Behaviors
The Forensic Cases
Carl: A Male Referred for a Juvenile Sex Offender Risk Assessment
David: A Youth Evaluated for Competency to Waive His Miranda Rights
Susan: A Female Arrested After Plotting to Commit a School Shooting
Sadie: Susan’s Co-defendant in a School Shooting Plot
Jordan: A Male Sexual Abuse Victim in a Civil Damages Case
Lennie:A Youth Referred for Competency to Stand Trial
Ralph: An Adolescent Evaluated for Bindover/Waiver to the Adult Criminal Justice System
Notes
References
Index
