The assessment and improvement of eyewitness testimony of children is the topic of this volume. The first section examines factors that contribute to the reliability and accuracy of testimony, including the effects of extended delays, repeated questioning and exposure to leading questions.
The second part describes techniques that have been developed to improve the quality of children's testimony, including interview techniques and the use of anatomically correct dolls, and explores their empirical and theoretical underpinnings. The final chapters focus on policy issues, including...
The assessment and improvement of eyewitness testimony of children is the topic of this volume. The first section examines factors that contribute to ...
Research and practice on a widely used psychological test in forensic psychology - the MMPI-2 - are examined and integrated in this volume. Chapters discuss the psychological and legal bases of forensic psychological assessment in general, and the use of the MMPI-2 in particular, in a variety of specific forensic applications involving criminal and civil proceedings.
Research and practice on a widely used psychological test in forensic psychology - the MMPI-2 - are examined and integrated in this volume. Chapters d...
Details the development of content scales for the first adaptation of the MMPI psychopathological assessment tool for use with adolescents. Reviews previous applications of MMPI to adolescents; presents rationales for the scale development; and describes both normative and clinical samples. See BJ698, The MMPI; a Contemporary Normative Study of Ado
Details the development of content scales for the first adaptation of the MMPI psychopathological assessment tool for use with adolescents. Reviews pr...
John R. Graham John L. McNulty Yossef S. Ben-Porath
With the introduction of managed care to mental health treatment, patients increasingly are being seen in outpatient settings. Although the MMPI-2 and its predecessor, the MMPI have long been used for outpatient assessment, the bulk of research on the test has been done at inpatient psychiatric hospitals. This volume provides the first extensive set of correlates for the MMPI-2 in outpatient settings, showing the relationship of MMPI-2 scores to clinically relevant behavior.
Reporting the results of a large-scale research project on the use of the MMPI-2 in community mental health centers,...
With the introduction of managed care to mental health treatment, patients increasingly are being seen in outpatient settings. Although the MMPI-2 and...
This book is a collection of original articles by practitioners and academics that complements other literature on family violence in rural and northern areas. Geography and attitudes figure centrally in many of these discussions, but more specific problem areas, including types of violence and intervention possibilities, are also discussed in practical and treatment-focused terms. The focus on family violence in rural and northern areas is unique and Social Work instructors will find this a valuable supplementary text in a wide variety of courses, such as child welfare, women's issues,...
This book is a collection of original articles by practitioners and academics that complements other literature on family violence in rural and northe...
The area of spirituality is undergoing a resurgence of interest in Canadian social work literature and practice. This collection of selected readings is the first on this topic in Canada. Spirituality and Social Work makes a significant contribution to this important and emerging area of scholarly Canadian research and practice while encouraging continuing scholarship on the topic.
The area of spirituality is undergoing a resurgence of interest in Canadian social work literature and practice. This collection of selected readings ...
