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Neuropsychologists are provided with little formal education and
training regarding the identification and measurement of somatoform
symptoms, yet these conditions are highly prevalent, with estimates
indicating that 20% of general medical patients and 30% of
neurologic clinic patients present with symptoms lacking medical
explanation. This book provides neuropsychologists with
comprehensive information and specific practice recommendations for
the assessment of patients with somatoform conditions. The first
four chapters discuss the genesis of somatoform and other
functional somatic symptom disorders, and the next seven chapters
address somatoform conditions in the context of nonepileptic
seizures, multiple chemical sensitivity and other claimed toxic
exposures, pseudotremor and other nonphysiologic movement
disorders, postconcussion syndrome, chronic
pain/fibromyalgia/complex regional pain syndrome, attention deficit
disorder, and auto-immune disease. Chapters are also included that
address the use of the MMPI-2-RF in differentiating somatoform
disorder and malingering, medically unexplained symptoms in
non-English-speaking individuals; workplace factors in
somatization; and testimony involving somatoform conditions. The
book is targeted for practicing neuropsychologists, clinical
psychologists including those specializing in behavioral medicine,
and students in training.
Neuropsychologists are provided with little formal education and
training regarding the identification and measurement of somatoform
symptoms, yet these conditions are highly prevalent, with estimates
indicating that 20% of general medical patients and 30% of
neurologic clinic patients present with symptoms lacking medical
explanation. This book provides neuropsychologists with
comprehensive information and specific practice recommendations for
the assessment of patients with somatoform conditions. The first
four chapters discuss the genesis of somatoform and other
functional somatic symptom disorders, and the next seven chapters
address somatoform conditions in the context of nonepileptic
seizures, multiple chemical sensitivity and other claimed toxic
exposures, pseudotremor and other nonphysiologic movement
disorders, postconcussion syndrome, chronic
pain/fibromyalgia/complex regional pain syndrome, attention deficit
disorder, and auto-immune disease. Chapters are also included that
address the use of the MMPI-2-RF in differentiating somatoform
disorder and malingering, medically unexplained symptoms in
non-English-speaking individuals; workplace factors in
somatization; and testimony involving somatoform conditions. The
book is targeted for practicing neuropsychologists, clinical
psychologists including those specializing in behavioral medicine,
and students in training.
The go-to resource for clinical and forensic practice has now been
significantly revised with 85% new material, reflecting the
tremendous growth of the field. Leading authorities synthesize the
state of the science on symptom feigning in cognitive testing and
present evidence-based recommendations for distinguishing between
credible and noncredible performance. A wide range of performance
validity tests (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) are
critically reviewed and guidelines provided for applying them
across differing cognitive domains and medical, neurological, and
psychiatric conditions. The book also covers validity testing in
forensic settings and with particular populations, such as ethnic
and linguistic minority group members. New to This Edition
*Numerous new authors, a greatly expanded range of topics, and the
latest data throughout. *"Clinical primer" chapter on how to select
and interpret appropriate PVTs. *Chapters on methods for validity
testing in visual-spatial, processing speed, and language domains
and with cognitive screening instruments and personality
inventories. *Chapter on methods for interpreting multiple PVTs in
combination. *Chapters on additional populations (military
personnel, children and adolescents) and clinical problems
(dementia, somatoform/conversion disorder). *Chapters on research
methods for validating PVTs, base rates of feigned mild traumatic
brain injury, and more.
Written by a foremost expert in the field, this hands-on,
evidence-based guide describes how to conduct a comprehensive
forensic neuropsychological evaluation and provide expert
testimony. All steps are covered--from selecting, scoring, and
interpreting tests to writing reports and responding to
cross-examination--with special attention to assessing noncredible
performance. The book identifies seven common flaws of forensic
neuropsychological reports and shows how to avoid them. Excerpts
from testimony transcripts illustrate ways neuropsychologists can
protect their reports from attack. Also featured are case
illustrations and a sample report.
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