Forensic Assessment with the Millon Inventories - Hardcover

McCann, Joseph T.; Dyer, Frank J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572300558 ISBN 13: 9781572300552

Publisher: The Guilford Press, 1996

Synopsis

This book outlines the various forensic applications of the Millon inventories, including the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) and the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI). Mental health professionals involved as "expert witnesses" in legal cases increasingly rely upon these clinical assessment instruments to determine the presence of personality disorders and other forms of psychopathology. Integrating empirical research, forensic case studies, case law, and theoretical applications, Forensic Assessment with the Millon Inventories addresses legal and ethical considerations, guides professionals in the effective application of the Millon inventories in both civil and criminal cases, and offers guidelines for the preparation of courtroom testimony.

About this title

About the Author:

Joseph T. McCann, Psy.D., J.D., is a psychologist and attorney in Binghamton, New York whose clinical and forensic practice encompasses a range of criminal, civil, and family court matters. His numerous publications are in the area of personality assessment and forensic psychology. A Fellow of the Society for Personality Assessment and Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, Dr. McCann is frequently called upon as an expert witness. He also serves as a consultant examiner for the New York State Office of Professional Discipline and is on the staff of the Binghamton Psychiatric Center's Children and Youth Mobile Mental Health Team.

Frank J. Dyer, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., is a former member of the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners and served as Chair of the Board's committee to develop guidelines for psychological evaluation in divorce/custody cases. He is currently in private practice in Montclair, New Jersey and serves as a consultant to a number of state agencies and professional boards.

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Foreword Preface 1. An Overview of the Millon Inventories 2. The Role of Psychological Testing in Forensic Assessment 3. Case Law and the Millon Inventories 4. Criminal Applications and Issues 5. Civil Applications and Issues 6. Psychometric Issues in Court 7. Preparation of Testimony 8. Use of Computerized Reports in Court 9. An Interpretive Strategy for the Millon Inventories in Forensic Cases

About this edition

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1572300558
• ISBN 13: 9781572300552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 241