{"product_id":"using-the-mmpi-2-in-forensic-james-n-butcher-9781433818684","title":"Using the Mmpi-2 in Forensic Assessment","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis practical guide explains how forensic psychologists can successfully use the MMPI-2 to evaluate clients in various forensic contexts and present results to attorneys and judges.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is one of the most widely researched and used assessment tools in psychology. Forensic psychologists often rely on it to evaluate clients involved in civil and criminal cases. Because the test results can have a significant influence on court decisions, psychologists need to understand how to make full use of the MMPI-2 in forensic settings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Building on his popular series of MMPI-2 books, James N. Butcher and his coauthors present this guide that is based on decades of research and personal experience. Following a brief overview of the MMPI-2 and its various scales, the authors further explore its applications in various forensic settings, including personal injury and workers' compensation claims, immigration relief and deportation cases, and criminal investigations. Clear, practical guidelines bolstered by illustrative case examples will help psychologists: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Understand legal and cultural factors that may influence the assessment process; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Evaluate neuropsychological issues, such as brain injury; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Employ computerized interpretations; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Present results in testimony and written reports \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James N. Butcher,Giselle A. Hass,Roger L. Greene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 143381868X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433818684\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Psychological Association (APA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 349\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.10w x 0.90d","brand":"James N. Butcher","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065566736639,"sku":"9781433818684","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_07ce529f-f037-4074-b63a-cb9ff32959f8.jpg?v=1768675822","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/using-the-mmpi-2-in-forensic-james-n-butcher-9781433818684","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}