The MMPI, MMPI-2, And MMPI-A in Court

by Pope, Kenneth S.

• ISBN13: 9781591473978
• ISBN10: 1591473977
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Summary

Covers the practical steps of trial preparation and courtroom work. This edition contains significant changes made to the MMPI. Topics include expert witness preparing and presenting, assessing malingering and other aspects of credibility, and more. Clinicians, counselors, and therapists can use this guide to prepare for subpoena. Previous edition: c1999.

Table of Contents

Art on the Cover: Vicksburg Courthouse	vii
List of Exhibits, Tables, and Figures	ix
Preface to the Third Edition	xi
Acknowledgments	xix
A Brief Overview	3	(4)
The MMPI, MMPI--2, and MMPI--A in Court Testimony	7	(30)
Forensic Assessment Settings	37	(18)
The Courts' Recognition, Use, and Restriction of MMPI-Based Testimony	55	(12)
The Expert Witness Prepares and Presents	67	(42)
The Attorney Prepares and Presents	109	(20)
Assessing Malingering and Other Aspects of Credibility	129	(32)
Writing Forensic Reports	161	(8)
Deposition and Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness: Basic Questions, With Commentaries, in 14 Areas	169	(34)
Some Final Thoughts	203	(242)
APPENDIXES
Federal Cases Involving the MMPI	211	(16)
State Cases Involving the MMPI	227	(28)
Malingering or Faking Bad References	255	(20)
Defensiveness or Faking Good References	275	(16)
Personal Injury References	291	(30)
Child Custody-Related References	321	(12)
Assessment in Criminal/Prison Settings References	333	(22)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions	355	(4)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Position Statement	359	(2)
Multi-Health Systems Inc. Test Disclosure Policy	361	(6)
MMPI--2 and MMPI--A Translations	367	(6)
Sample Agreement Between Expert Witness and Attorney	373	(2)
Sample Informed Consent Form for Conducting Forensic Assessments	375	(4)
Expert Witness's Checklist for Forensic MMPI--2 Assessment	379	(2)
Attorney's Checklist for Forensic MMPI--2 Assessment	381	(2)
A Checklist for Reports of Forensic Assessment	383	(2)
Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct	385	(20)
American Psychological Association Policy on Training for Psychologists Wishing to Change Their Specialty	405	(2)
Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists	407	(8)
Statement of Principles Relating to the Responsibilities of Attorneys and Psychologists in Their Interprofessional Relations	415	(4)
Twelve Deadly Traps of Forensic Assessment	419	(2)
Strategy for Forensic Use of Computer-Based Reports	421	(4)
Description of MMPI, MMPI--2, and MMPI--A Scales	425	(12)
Psychometric Properties of the MMPI, MMPI--2, and MMPI--A Compared	437	(4)
Procedure for Converting MMPI Scores to New Norms	441	(2)
Suggestions for Presenting the MMPI--2 and MMPI--A in Court	443	(2)
Glossary	445	(18)
References	463	(34)
Table of Cases	497	(12)
Index	509	(8)
About the Authors	517