Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition

Download or read book Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition written by Richard Rogers and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-05-21 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this book provides essential tools for understanding and assessing malingering and other response styles in forensic and clinical contexts. An integrating theme is the systematic application of detection strategies as conceptually grounded, empirically validated methods that bridge different measures and populations. Special topics include considerations in working with children and youth. From leading practitioners and researchers, the volume reviews the scientific knowledge base and offers best-practice guidelines for maximizing the accuracy of psychological and psychiatric evaluations.