Forensic Uses Of Clinical Assessment Instruments (Pb 2013) Hardcover

This book offers a comprehensive, research-driven evaluation of the most widely used clinical assessment tools in forensic contexts. These instruments, commonly employed in clinical settings, often need significant adjustments in their administration and interpretation when used for forensic purposes, making it essential for clinicians to be thoroughly familiar with their correct use and limitations. The assessment tools are analyzed by leading experts in psychological assessment who have either played a key role in their development or have dedicated their careers to studying these measures. Each chapter begins with an overview of the instrument’s traditional clinical applications, followed by its forensic uses. It reviews the forensic issues addressed with each tool and includes a case example to illustrate the practical applications and limitations of the instrument in forensic settings. New to this edition are chapters on the MMPI-2-RF and separate sections for the adult and youth versions of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist. This book is an invaluable resource for psychologists working with assessment tools in forensic settings, as well as for attorneys seeking to understand how these psychological assessments are applied in legal contexts.