Forensic neuropsychology : a scientific approach / / edited by Glenn J. Larrabee

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910827201703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012
• ISBN: 0-19-045244-7; 1-283-42799-0; 9786613427991; 0-19-992089-3
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (547 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): LarrabeeGlenn J
• Disciplina: 614/.15
• Soggetti: Forensic neuropsychology; Neuropsychology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Contributors; 1 A Scientific Approach to Forensic Neuropsychology; 2 Neuropsychology and the Law: Principles of Productive Attorney-Neuropsychologist Relations; 3 Admissibility of Expert Opinions based on Neuropsychological Evidence; 4 Ethical Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology; 5 Assessment of Malingering; 6 Functional Neuroimaging in Forensic Neuropsychology; 7 Perinatal Brain Injury; 8 Forensic Aspects of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury; 9 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; 10 Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; 11 Neurotoxic Injury; 12 The Psychological Assessment of Persons with Chronic Pain13 Forensic Assessment of Medically Unexplained Symptoms; 14 Something to Talk About? The Status of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Clinical Neuropsychology; 15 Assessing Civil Competencies in Older Adults with Dementia: Consent Capacity, Financial Capacity, and Testamentary Capacity; 16 Criminal Forensic Neuropsychology and Assessment of Competency; 17 Criminal Responsibility and Other Criminal Forensic Issues; 18 Trends in Forensic Practice and Research; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; XY; Z
• Sommario/riassunto: Neuropsychologists are frequently asked to serve as experts for court cases where judgments must be made as to the cause of, and prognosis for, brain diseases and injuries, as well as the impact of brain dysfunction on legal competencies and responsibilities. This fully-updated second edition describes the application of neuropsychology to legal issues in both the civil and criminal courts. The book emphasizes the scientific basis of neuropsychology, as well as using a scientific approach in addressing forensic questions. All of the contributors are recognized experts in their fields, and the