Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases,Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that discusses modern psychological and neuropsychological tests and their impact on the legal system. It is divided into three parts and includes chapters on substance abuse, interviewing and interrogation, criminal profiling, faked amnesia and recall skills, post-concussive syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and trends and research directions. The book is designed to assist forensic professionals in assessment and case formulation, and provides base rates for forensic areas of concern.

Format: Hardback
Length: 898 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forensic psychology has advanced significantly in recent years, thanks to sophisticated psychological and neuropsychological assessments. These assessments enable a deeper understanding and more accurate evaluations in the field. By integrating discussions of modern psychological and neuropsychological tests with existing civil and criminal cases, Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, Second Edition serves as a comprehensive and up-to-date professional resource. This second edition synthesizes theoretical, empirical, and clinical literature, examining it through the lens of case application. The book is organized into three parts: foundational legal, ethical, and applied issues; criminal forensic evaluations; and civil forensic evaluations. Chapters new to this edition cover topics such as substance abuse and intoxication, interviewing and interrogation, criminal profiling, faked amnesia and recall skills, post-concussive syndrome (PCS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trends and research directions. Clinicians, researchers, and psychologists working in various related fields will find this book invaluable in addressing relevant questions from both criminal-forensic and civil-forensic perspectives.

Key features of the book include:
1. Presents the latest advances in methodology and technology to assist forensic professionals in assessment and case formulation in the search for ground truth in applied settings.
2. Outlines base rates for forensic areas of concern, particularly helpful in evaluation, report writing, and courtroom testimony as an expert witness.
3. Addresses complex criminal issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, mitigating defenses, and violence risk.

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, Second Edition is a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and students interested in the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Its comprehensive coverage of contemporary psychological and neuropsychological assessments, coupled with real-world case examples, provides a thorough understanding of the impact of behavioral sciences on criminal and civil cases.

Weight: 1848g
Dimension: 186 x 263 x 58 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367415266
Edition number: 2 New edition