This practical guide explains how forensic psychologists can successfully use the MMPI-2 to evaluate clients in various forensic contexts and present results to attorneys and judges. 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 N. 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, immigrat
Trade ReviewPsychologists, neuropsychologists, and attorneys interacting with the MMPI-2 will find this book a critical and invaluable reference for years to come.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Preparing for Court Testimony With the MMPI–2
Chapter 2: Importance of Assessing Response Attitudes in Forensic Evaluations
Chapter 3: Overview of the MMPI–2 Clinical, Content, and Supplementary Scales
Chapter 4: Cultural Factors in Forensic Assessment With the MMPI–2
Chapter 5: The MMPI–2 in Neuropsychological Assessment
Chapter 6: The MMPI–2 in Personal Injury Evaluations
Chapter 7: The MMPI–2 in Workers' Compensation Evaluations
Chapter 8: The MMPI–2 in Immigration Evaluations
Chapter 9: The MMPI–2 in Custody and Child Protection Evaluations
Chapter 10: The MMPI–2 in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence
Chapter 11: The MMPI–2 in Correctional Settings
Chapter 12: Computer-Based Interpretation in Forensic Evaluations
Chapter 13: Writing Assessment Evaluation Reports in Forensic Settings
Chapter 14: The MMPI–2—Restructured Form
Chapter 15: Summary, Conclusions, and Future Directions
References
Index
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