The Detection of Malingering in Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
Author : Shayna Gothard
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 15,57 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Malingering
ISBN :
A Study of Coached Malingering on Competency to Stand Trial Assessment Using the ECST-R
Author : Amanda J. Zintsmaster
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 12,26 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Competency to stand trial
ISBN :
Book Description
The Detection of Malingering on Measures of Competency to Stand Trial
Author : Rachael E. Springman
Publisher :
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 33,82 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Competency to stand trial
ISBN :
Book Description
The present study investigated the detection of coached and uncoached malingering on two measures of competency to stand trial: the Georgia Court Competency Test (GCCT) and the Evaluation of Competency to Stand Trial - Revised (ECST-R). Using a simulation research design, undergraduates (n = 101) were randomly assigned into Control (instructed to respond honestly), Uncoached Malingerer (instructed to feign incompetency but did not receive any tips to elude detection), and Coached Malingerer groups (instructed to feign incompetency and received tips to elude detection) and presented with a hypothetical criminal case scenario that required them to undergo an evaluation of their competency to stand trial. Scores on the GCCT and the ECST-R Factual Scale served as indicators of competency, while scores on the GCCT Atypical Presentation (AP) and ECST-R Atypical Presentation (ATP) scales served as indicators of malingering. As expected, results indicate that the two malingering groups appeared markedly impaired on overall competency scores in comparison to the Control group. Furthermore, the two malingering groups appeared markedly elevated on malingering scale scores in comparison to the Control group. Contrary to expectations, test strategy coaching exerted little impact on competency and malingering scale scores. Both malingering scales effectively discriminated between malingerers and honest responders.
Assessing Negative Response Bias in Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
Author : Steven J. Rubenzer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 31,45 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Law
ISBN : 0190653167
Book Description
This work provides readers with a comprehensive guide to assessing whether a defendant has feigned mental impairment during a competency to stand trial evaluation, or simply did not put forth his/her best effort. This text reviews the literature on assessing feigning and negative response bias, with particular focus on issues, tests and data relevant to CST evaluations, and examines proposed criteria and statistical methods of determining and classifying assessment results.
International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law
Author : Alan R. Felthous
Publisher : LibreDigital
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 20,67 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470066386
Book Description
Reflecting the work of an international panel of experts, the International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law offers an in-depth and multidisciplinary look at key aspects of the development and etiology of psychopathic disorders, current methods of intervention, treatment and management, and how these disorders impact decision making in civil and criminal law.
Are They Faking It?
Author : Victoria Hargan
Publisher : Victoria Hargan
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 13,96 MB
Release : 2012-03-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781480205284
Book Description
"Are They Faking it? A Look at Malingering Incompetency to Stand Trial" is an educational piece written to provide the forensic psychology arena; the criminal justice system, and scholars with an overview of malingering. The motivation of why a person may malinger varies. Individuals may malinger in an attempt to avoid pain, or to seek or obtain something for personal advantage or benefit. Malingering psychological symptoms has become big business in civil cases and the disability industry. This book recommends various psychological testing instruments and strategies to detect malingering. This is a must read for the legal professional and the psychology professional who conducts psychological testing for criminal and civil purposes.
Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial
Author : Patricia Zapf
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,76 MB
Release : 2008-12-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0199724164
Book Description
Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court. Volumes include the following helpful features: - Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations - Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls - Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes - Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference - Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.
Malingering and Competency to Stand Trial
Author : James Vaughn Pitman
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 32,46 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Forensic assessment
ISBN :
Book Description
Competency to stand trial (CST) evaluations are among the most frequent forensic psychological evaluations performed each year. The courts depend on these evaluations to consider if a criminal defendant is factually and rationally appreciative of the legal process and rationally able to collaborate with defense counsel in forming a defense. Malingering is always a consideration which muddies the waters of competency evaluation. The current literature review examines the nature of the malingering construct as it relates to CST evaluations. Emerging research results indicates that malingering is better considered on a continuum or as a dimensional construct versus a categorical model. The implications of this on CST evaluation and future testing development is discussed with a call for additional research to further establish the dimensionality of the malingering construct.
Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition
Author : Richard Rogers
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 45,8 MB
Release : 2008-05-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1606237632
Book Description
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.
DSM-5 and the Law
Author : Charles L. Scott
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,30 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0199368465
Book Description
Resource added for the Paralegal program 101101.
