Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception

by Richard Rogers (Editor)

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.  

Genres: Psychology, Psychiatry

526 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Richard Rogers, Ph.D, ABPP (Forensic Psychology) is Regents Professor of clinical psychology at the University of North Texas (Denton, TX). Dr. Rogers' research interests include: forensic evaluation (Miranda, competency to stand trial, insanity), validation of structured interviews, and psychological assessment.

Academic profile: http://psychology.unt.edu/faculty/ric...

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most useful professional text I have read to date.

[Ellis Amdur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not an easy read, but absolutely excellent information – on both clinical (unstructured interview) and psychometric evaluation methods (structured interview methods) to detect malingering and deception of mental illness. This book is particularly strong in information for distinguishing between malingered and genuine psychosis. An absolutely essential text for anyone concerned with forensic interviewing.

[Brendon Richey · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you perform emergency psychiatric evaluations or forensic interviews, you would benefit from reading this book. To use a colloquial phrase, it is a gospel.