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Informationen zum Autor From the Boston area, Nichol is a fan of all things art. Known for her weirdness, and general snarkasm, Nichol works to engage her audience in several mediums. Many stick to one favorite genre, but she can't seem to make up her mind. You will see her dipping into everything from graphic horror, graphic novels, to graphic romance. Trust the descriptions, mind the tags and just know that, if you like her writing, you're in for a good ride. Her favorite colors are black and burgundy red, and she loves tea with honey, indulging once a week on Saturday. Specifically Saturday. If it's not Saturday, tea shall not happen. Klappentext Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is designed to present the current state of the field, in terms of law, ethics, research and practice. Reflecting the efforts of almost 50 expert contributors, this comprehensive reference provides a basis for conducting forensic mental health assessments consistent with the state of the field as it currently exists and the standard of care that is emerging.This must-have resource contains coverage of:* Mainstream topics such as civil commitment, termination of parental rights, and federal sentencing evaluations* Psycho-legal topics such as clergy and teacher sexual abuse, elder abuse, and end of life issues* The appropriate application of instruments frequently used in clinical psychology to address psycho-legal issuesIdeal for forensic mental health professionals, civil and criminal attorneys, and advanced students, Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is the definitive comprehensive reference in the field."Alan Goldstein has his finger on the pulse of forensic psychology. He and his A-list contributors showcase a striking array of classic conundrums and budding courtroom controversies. Remarkably, their analysis is as deep as their coverage is broad. There are two or three works that simply have to be on the shelf of every forensic psychologist. This book is one of them." Zusammenfassung This book addresses areas of forensic psychology such as the use of forensic assessment instruments like the MMPI-2 and the Rorschach, as well as forensic hypnosis, family forensic psychology, and evaluations of different client groups including elderly victims of abuse and adult victims of child sexual abuse. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword.Preface.Contributors.PART ONE: EXPANDING ROLES AND EMERGING AREAS OF PRACTICE.1. Forensic Psychology: Toward a Standard of Care (Alan M. Goldstein, Ph.D., ABPP).PART TWO: FORENSIC ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY.2. A Principles-Based Approach to Forensic Mental Health Assessment: Utility and Update (Kirk Heilbrun, Ph.D., ABPP, Geoffrey Marczyk, J. D., Ph.D., David DeMatteo, J. D., Ph.D., and Jenette Mack-Allen, Psy.D.).3. Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2 (Roger L. Greene, Ph.D.).4. The Personality Assessment Inventory: Issues in Legal and Forensic Settings (Leslie C. Morey, Ph.D., Megan B. Warner, Ph.D., and Christopher J. Hopwood, M.S.).5. Rorschach Assessment in Forensic Cases (Irving B. Weiner, Ph.D., ABPP).6. Neuropsychology for the Forensic Psychologist (Wilfred G. van Gorp, Ph.D., ABPP).PART THREE: ETHICAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC PRACTICES.7. Ethics and Forensic Psychological Practice (Paul D. Lipsitt, LL.B., Ph.D., ABPP).8. Legal and Ethical Issues in Accessing and Utilizing Third Party Information (Randy K. Otto, Ph.D., ABPP, Christopher Slobogin, J.D., LL.M., and Stuart A. Greenberg, Ph.D., ABPP).PART FOUR: CIVIL FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY.9. Recent Civil Decisions: Implications for Forensic Mental Health Experts (John Petrila, J.D., LL.M.).10. The Role of the Psychologist in Civil Commitment (David F. Mrad, Ph.D., ABPP, Erik Nabors, J.D., Ph.D.).11. Evaluating Capacity to Consent to Treatment (Jennifer Moye, Ph.D., Michele J. Karel, Ph.D., and Jorge C. Amesto, Ph.D.).12. Termination of Parental Rights (Lois Obe...
