"To say that this book fills a void in clinical neuropsychology would be an understatement. The reader comes away with an appreciation of the importance of validity assessment across all settings in which clinical neuropsychologists work. I am hard pressed to think of any context or patient group that is not addressed. Schroeder and Martin are leaders in validity assessment in clinical settings, and the chapter authors include many of the best-known scientists and practitioners in this area."--Robert L. Heilbronner, PhD, ABPP-CN, Chicago Neuropsychology Group; Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University "This thoughtful and thorough review of the complexities of validity assessment is a welcome addition to the clinical neuropsychologists library. For anyone who works with patients, this text comprehensively examines issues that until now have received far more attention in the forensic arena. The topics--ranging from ethical considerations to communicating about feigning verbally and in written reports--will be tremendously helpful to practitioners as they navigate challenging and nuanced situations. In my classes, I would use the book to help prepare students for real-world clinical practice."--Douglas Whiteside, PhD, ABPP-CN, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School "Most books on validity assessment focus on the forensic side, and on diagnoses that are likely to result in litigation and/or compensation seeking. But not all forensic concepts can be easily applied to clinical settings. This volume provides fresh perspectives and up-to-date data that all clinicians can benefit from. Readers will find detailed information on how to explain performance validity test failure, provide feedback, and write reports, while maintaining clinical care. Ethical and cultural considerations, statistics, test selection, and use of performance validity tests with specific populations are covered."--Dominic A. Carone, PhD, ABPP-CN, Department of Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine, Upstate Medical University, State University of New York-

Autorentext

Ryan W. Schroeder, PsyD, ABPP-CN, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist practicing both clinical and forensic neuropsychology. He is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita and Adjunct Faculty in the Clinical Psychology Program at Wichita State University. Dr. Schroeder has published numerous high-impact book chapters and journal articles on neuropsychological validity assessment, presented on varied validity assessment issues at multiple national conventions, and served on expert committees related to topics such as validity assessment and test security within neuropsychological settings. His scholarly work and professional contributions to the field have been recognized by an Early Career Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology, an Early Career Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association, and Fellow designation from the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

Phillip K. Martin, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Dr. Martin is an active clinician, supervisor of neuropsychology trainees, teacher, and researcher. His published works target the topics of validity assessment and neuropsychological evaluation of dementia and movement disorders. He has made unique contributions to the neuropsychological validity assessment literature with his scholarly articles pertaining to professional beliefs and practices, the management of clinical patients who produce invalid test performance, and meta-analysis of specific validity measures. In addition to his published research, Dr. Martin's participation in the evolving discussion of neuropsychological validity assessment practice has included serving as an expert committee member and being a recurrent national conference speaker.

Klappentext

Bringing together experts in the field, this comprehensive volume presents the state of the art in evaluating noncredible performance in clinical contexts. The varied causes of invalidity are discussed and the applications, strengths, and limitations of widely used performance and symptom validity tests reviewed. Chapters address validity assessment with specific populations, including military personnel, children, and individuals with dementia, psychiatric disorders, mild traumatic brain injury, academic disability, and other concerns. The book discusses how to proceed when testing is invalidated, as well as how to appropriately engage in legal proceedings if a clinical case becomes forensic.

Zusammenfassung
Practical and comprehensive, this is the first book to focus on noncredible performance in clinical contexts. Experts in the field discuss the varied causes of invalidity, how to efficiently incorporate validity tests into clinical evaluations, and how to proceed when noncredible responding is detected.

Inhalt

I. Neuropsychological Validity Assessment: Important Distinctions for Nonforensic Practice

1. Validity Assessment in Clinical Settings: How It Differs from Forensic Settings and Why It Is Important, Ryan W. Schroeder & Phillip K. Martin
2. Explanations of Performance Validity Test Failure in Clinical Settings, Ryan W. Schroeder & Phillip K. Martin
3. Malingering: Maintaining a Perspective of Clinical Care When Patients Feign, Phillip K. Martin & Ryan W. Schroeder
4. A Framework for Providing Clinical Feedback When Patients Invalidate Testing, Phillip K. Martin & Ryan W. Schroeder
5. Incorporation of Validity Assessment and Validity Findings When Writing Clinical Reports, Ryan W. Schroeder & Phillip K. Martin
6. Ethical Considerations Associated with Validity Assessment in Clinical Evaluations, Phillip K. Martin, Ryan W. Schroeder, Kyle Brauer Boone, & Shane S. Bush
   II. Clinical and Methodological Considerations throughout the Evaluation
7. Clinical Judgment and Clinically Applied Statistics: Description, Benefits, and Potential Dangers When Relying on Either One Individually in Clinical Practice, Brechje Dandachi-FitzGerald & Phillip K. Martin
8. An Overview of Common Performance Validity Tests for Practicing Clinicians: Cutoffs, Classification Accuracy, and Administration Times, Jason R. Soble, Troy A. Webber, & K. Chase Bailey
9. The MMPI-2-RF Validity Scales: An Overview of Research and Applications, Jordan T. Hall & Yossef S. Ben-Porath
10. The Nuts and Bolts of Incorporating Validity Assessment in Clinical Evaluations, Sara M. Lippa
11. Synthesizing Data to Reach Clinical Conclusions Regarding Validity Status, Glenn J. Larrabee
12. Performance Validity Testing with Culturally Diverse Individuals and Non-Native English Speakers: The Need for a Cultural Perspective in Neuropsychological Practice, Adriana M. Strutt & Jennifer M. Stinson
    III. Validity Assessment in Specific Clinical Settings and Contexts
13. Validity Assessment within Veterans Affairs and Active Duty Settings, Robert D. Shura, John H. Denning, Patrick Armistead-Jehle, & Bradley N. Axelrod
14. Validity Assessment within the Memory Disorders/Dementia Clinic, Ryan W. Schroeder & Phillip K. Martin
15. Validity Assessment within the Rehabilitation Setting, Jeremy J. Davis
16. Validity Assessment in Academic Evaluations, Julie A. Suhr, Grace J. Lee, & Kaley Angers
17. Validity Assessment in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders, Paul S. Marshall & Ryan W. Schroeder
18. Validity Assessment in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Ryan W. Schroeder, Phillip K. Martin, & Glenn J. Larrabee
19. Validity Assessment in Patients with Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, Christopher J. Graver & Kyle Brauer Boone
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