Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2-RF

Martin Sellbom, PhD, is associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Dr. Sellbom is associate editor for Psychological Assessment, Journal of Personality Disorders, Journal of Personality Assessment, and International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. Dr. Sellbom has extensive clinical experience in forensic psychological assessment and teaches professional workshops and webinars on the use of the MMPI-2-RF in forensic settings. Dustin B. Wygant, PhD, is associate professor of psychology at Eastern Kentucky University and currently serves as the director of clinical training for the doctoral program in clinical psychology. He regularly teaches professional workshops and webinars in the area of MMPI assessment, forensic assessment, and substance abuse. Dr. Wygant maintains an active forensic consultation practice and routinely completes forensic psychological evaluations in criminal and civil cases.A book-based exam offering Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for this publication. Visit the University of Minnesota Press Test Division website for more information.

"The MMPI-2-RF brings many important advancements for use in the forensic specialty of psychology. To date, however, what has been lacking is how to apply these advances in a way that is responsive to the legal questions posed to the forensic psychologist. This book fills that gap. It has been carefully structured to provide both a general model of data interpretation and specific examples of how to use these data to answer specific forensic cases. It is a significant advancement in the literature of forensic psychological assessment."-Daniel L. Davis, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified Forensic Psychologist

• ContentsList of TablesList of FiguresForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART I:Introduction and Broader Considerations for Use of the MMPI-2-RF in Forensic ContextsChapter 1Introduction to the MMPI-2-RFChapter 2General Considerations for Using the MMPI-2-RF in Forensic EvaluationsChapter 3Assessment of Malingering and Defensiveness with the MMPI-2-RFPART II:Criminal Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2-RFChapter 4Competency to Stand TrialChapter 5Criminal ResponsibilityChapter 6Violence Risk AssessmentChapter 7Sex Offender Risk AssessmentChapter 8Mitigation in Sentencing PART III:Civil Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2-RFChapter 9Child Custody Chapter 10Parental FitnessChapter 11Personal Injury and Disability DeterminationChapter 12Closing Remarks about the Forensic Use of the MMPI-2-RFReferencesIndex