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Malingering, Lies, and Junk Science in the Courtroom (Hardcover, New)
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Malingering, Lies, and Junk Science in the Courtroom (Hardcover, New)
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This book presents a scholarly examination of some of the most
popular psychiatric disorders, psychological syndromes, trauma
disorders, addictions, and emotional injury claims in an attempt to
determine if these are merely forms of malingering being used to
achieve financial gain through litigation, or as a means of
escaping criminal or civil responsibility. The book also examines
unreliable and unsubstantiated treatment and assessment methods
used by the mental health industry which find their way into the
courtroom. There has been a significant amount of research (and
anecdotal evidence) recently presented in the scientific literature
regarding many of the above-mentioned topics. In addition, there is
a seemingly neverending parade of legal cases in the media which
are examples of some of the topics of this book (e.g., the Andrea
Yates case and others). What distinguishes this edited book from
others is (1) it does not shy away from confronting the unusual and
even bizarre psychological phenomena which the legal profession
must deal with; (2) it provides a solid theoretical review from
renown psychologists, psychiatrists, and lawyers; (3) it provides
the latest psychological research findings relating to various
questionable disorders and methods; (4) it presents real-life
experiences from the courtroom; and (5) relevant case law is
discussed. This book will be of monumental use to practicing
attorneys and law students, practicing psychologists and
psychiatrists, and students in mental health and criminal justice.
The book will allow for a clear understanding of "syndrome"
evidence, its uses and abuses, malingering, phony and bogus
"diseases" and "addictions," and how patients, clients, and
defendants (as well as psychiatrists, psychologists, and lawyers)
abuse the mental health and legal systems in order to escape
criminal culpability, attain benefits, or make a case.
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