Transform uncertainty into clarity with an evidence-based approach that enables clinicians to master validity assessment and distinguish genuine impairment from exaggeration.
Beschreibung
Psychologists evaluating patients who may have psychological or neuropsychological impairment integrate data from clinical interviews, record reviews, and other sources to determine the presence and degree of impairment. An essential part of this process is assessing whether the patient is providing an accurate representation of their psychological or cognitive status on selfreport or neuropsychological measures. This book explores the conceptual underpinnings and empirical studies supporting the use of symptom and performance validity measures in psychological assessment. It provides a practical framework for integrating validity test results with other clinical data, helping clinicians distinguish between nonintentional forms of disability exaggeration (e.g., somatization) from intentional overreporting (e.g., malingering). Designed for psychologists, neuropsychologists, and trainees, this book offers practical guidance for incorporating validity assessment into routine practice and to interpret assessment data with confidence and scientific rigor.
###BOLD#TEXT[Praise for the book]###
###ITALIC#TEXT[“This well written book exploring the use of performance and symptom validity measures commonly used in the field of neuropsychology could easily become an indispensable desk reference for practitioners. It provides clinicians with a resource for understanding and applying methods to evaluate the validity of assessment data – an essential component of accurate interpretation. I can recommend this to any reader seeking a concise, well-articulated guide to validity assessment.”]###
John Meyers, PsyD, ABN, Meyers Neuropsychological Services, Clermont, FL
###ITALIC#TEXT[“This handbook provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of validity assessment within psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. By detailing the critical role of symptom and performance validity testing, the text offers accessible guidance on integrating these measures into routine clinical practice. It serves as an excellent resource for experienced practitioners as well as clinicians new to neuropsychological evaluations seeking to strengthen the rigor of their validity assessment protocols.”]###
Bradley N. Axelrod, PhD, ABN, John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, MI
