The Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology: Meeting Challenges in the CourtroomRobert J. McCaffrey, Arthur D. Williams, Jerid M. Fisher, Linda C. Laing Springer Science & Business Media, 31/05/2004 - 219 páginas 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. |
Índice
Chapter | 1 |
Participation Rates | 8 |
Economic Forces and Marketplace Dynamics | 15 |
Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Conduct | 24 |
Chapter 2 | 37 |
Debiasing Techniques | 40 |
Consulting and Testimony Issues | 49 |
Chapter 3 | 57 |
The Interpretation of Differences in Premorbid and Current | 101 |
13 | 105 |
Concluding Remarks | 110 |
26 | 111 |
Chapter 6 | 117 |
Foundation for Expert Testimony Offered by Neuropsychologists | 123 |
Conclusion | 131 |
A Brief Overview of the American Criminal Justice System | 138 |
Wechsler Memory ScaleRevised | 63 |
Chapter 4 | 71 |
Glasgow Coma Scale | 77 |
Psychological Contributions to Persisting MTBI Symptoms | 80 |
Conclusion | 86 |
33333 | 87 |
Methods of Estimating Premorbid Intelligence | 92 |
12 | 99 |
How to Maximize Consultation with a Neuropsychologist | 149 |
Importance of Behavioral Observations | 156 |
Qualifying Interpretations and Predictions | 162 |
Applications | 169 |
STRATEGIES FOR PRECLUDING THE USE OF UNSCIENTIFIC | 177 |
Hypothetical Trial Testimony of Dr C | 187 |
211 | |
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The Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology: Meeting Challenges in the Courtroom Robert J. McCaffrey Pré-visualização indisponível - 1997 |
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Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology Shane Bush,Michael Drexler Pré-visualização limitada - 2002 |