Forensic neuropsychological assessment

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 magnificatio...

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Published inBehavioral sciences & the law Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 265 - 277
Main Authors Marcopulos, Bernice A., Kaufmann, Paul, Patel, Anisha C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.07.2024
Subjects
Cognitive impairment
forensic neuropsychology
Forensic psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry - methods
Forensic Psychology
Humans
Malingering
Malingering - diagnosis
Malingering - psychology
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - psychology
Mental health
Neuropsychological assessment
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology
neuropsychological assessment
forensic neuropsychology
neuropsychological tests
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0735-3936
1099-0798
1099-0798
DOI:10.1002/bsl.2656