{"product_id":"using-the-mmpi2-in-forensic-assessment-9781433818684","title":"Using the MMPI2 in Forensic Assessment","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychologists, neuropsychologists, and attorneys interacting with the MMPI-2 will find this book a critical and invaluable reference for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e * PsycCRITIQUES *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Preparing for Court Testimony With the MMPI–2\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Importance of Assessing Response Attitudes in Forensic Evaluations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Overview of the MMPI–2 Clinical, Content, and Supplementary Scales\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Cultural Factors in Forensic Assessment With the MMPI–2\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: The MMPI–2 in Neuropsychological Assessment\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: The MMPI–2 in Personal Injury Evaluations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: The MMPI–2 in Workers' Compensation Evaluations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: The MMPI–2 in Immigration Evaluations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: The MMPI–2 in Custody and Child Protection Evaluations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: The MMPI–2 in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: The MMPI–2 in Correctional Settings\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Computer-Based Interpretation in Forensic Evaluations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Writing Assessment Evaluation Reports in Forensic Settings\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: The MMPI–2—Restructured Form\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Summary, Conclusions, and Future Directions\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e About the Authors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408229245271,"sku":"9781433818684","price":72.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781433818684.jpg?v=1730502050","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/using-the-mmpi2-in-forensic-assessment-9781433818684","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}