Forensic neuropsychological assessment.
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| Title: | Forensic neuropsychological assessment. |
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| Authors: | Marcopulos, Bernice A. (AUTHOR), Kaufmann, Paul (AUTHOR), Patel, Anisha C. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Behavioral Sciences & the Law. Jul2024, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p265-277. 13p. |
| Subjects: | Forensic neuropsychology, Neuropsychological tests, Neuropsychology, Forensic medicine, Cognition disorders |
| Abstract: | With its firm establishment as a neuropsychology subspecialty, forensic neuropsychological assessment is integral to many criminal and civil forensic evaluations. In addition to evaluating cognitive deficits, forensic neuropsychologists can provide reliable information regarding symptom magnification, malingering, and other neurocognitive and psychological issues that may impact the outcome of a particular legal case. This article is an overview and introduction to neuropsychological assessment in the forensic mental health context. Major issues impacting the current practice of forensic neuropsychology are summarized, and several examples from case law are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | With its firm establishment as a neuropsychology subspecialty, forensic neuropsychological assessment is integral to many criminal and civil forensic evaluations. In addition to evaluating cognitive deficits, forensic neuropsychologists can provide reliable information regarding symptom magnification, malingering, and other neurocognitive and psychological issues that may impact the outcome of a particular legal case. This article is an overview and introduction to neuropsychological assessment in the forensic mental health context. Major issues impacting the current practice of forensic neuropsychology are summarized, and several examples from case law are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07353936 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bsl.2656 |
