Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Richard Rogers PhD ABPP (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593856997 | ISBN-13: 978-1593856991 | Publication Date: May 21, 2008 | Edition: Third Edition

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 state of the science and offers best-practice guidelines for maximizing the accuracy of psychological and psychiatric evaluations.

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Editorial Reviews

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"This is the foremost text on malingering. I have used it in the classroom and in practice for over 10 years. Each subsequent edition is updated with the latest research by noted authors in the field."--Richard P. Conti, PhD, Department of Psychology, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New Jersey

"This third edition is a most worthy successor to its predecessors. Clearly written and substantially updated by a stellar cast of contributors, the volume is packed with diagnostic clues to a broad range of feigned conditions and guidelines for conducting definitive research. I recommend this extraordinarily useful book as a constant companion for anyone involved in practicing or studying the assessment of impression management."--Irving B. Weiner, PhD, ABPP, University of South Florida; President (2008), Society of Clinical Psychology

"Rogers has done it again. Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition, will serve as the authoritative work on response style for years to come. The assessment of feigning is the cornerstone of any forensic mental health evaluation. Rogers and his contributors have expanded and updated prior chapters as well as added chapters on such 'hot topics' as amnesia, cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injuries, and feigned medical conditions. This book is a 'must' for all forensic mental health professionals, and doubtless will be frequently consulted for the most up-to-date information on research and practice."--Alan M. Goldstein, PhD, ABPP, ABFP, Professor Emeritus, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

"This eagerly awaited third edition is more than just an update. Coverage encompasses the fabrication of symptoms by civil litigants, feigned psychosis on the part of criminal defendants, the minimizing of negative personality characteristics by law enforcement applicants, and many other topics. Continuing the tradition of prior editions, the volume emphasizes a scientific approach to the evaluation of malingering and deception. This is an essential resource for psychologists and other practitioners who work in forensic settings. General clinicians, particularly those involved in interviewing and assessment, also will find it a very useful reference."--Glenn J. Larrabee, PhD, ABPP-CN, independent practice, Sarasota, Florida

"Akin to the eminence of the late Hervey Cleckley or Robert Hare as authorities on the topic of psychopathy, it is not unreasonable to accord Professor Richard Rogers analogous status as one of the world''s leading scholars on the assessment of malingering....Mental health professionals are indebted to the steadfast endeavors of Professor Rogers and the various contributors he has assembled in this text....It is not sufficient for me to conclude by simply endorsing the merits of this book. Numerous mental health scholars have commented that the field of forensic psychology is arguably the fastest growing specialization within the discipline of psychology. In this field of dynamic growth Professor Rogers''s text and the wealth of knowledge he has compiled from an august collection of contributors should be viewed as a mandatory item for all forensic mental health practitioners."--International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology

(International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology )

"In the preface, editor Richard Rogers promises that his new edition leaves no stone unturned and no chapter unrevised; he is true to his word....This is an excellent reference book, and it certainly provides enough specific, clinically relevant information in the four chapters that flank the book to give most clinicians a good summary of the issues, available instruments, and research findings to date."--Canadian Psychology

(Canadian Psychology )

About the Author

Richard Rogers, PhD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas. His contributions to research on malingering and other response styles have been recognized by national awards from the American Academy of Forensic Psychologists, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 526 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; Third Edition edition (May 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593856997
• ISBN-13: 978-1593856991
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable information--use this BEFORE you conclude!, August 18, 2008

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Christopher Herron (Cheyenne, WY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition (Hardcover)

This scholarly work is rich in study findings, discussion of past methods of screening for various types of malingering and is a good collection of some more obscure research. My only criticism is, that at times, it is a little difficult to read due to the long, in-text referencing. Footnotes would have been a better format. A 'Must Have' for any clinicial who might be called into the courtroom.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have Book for Forensic Mental Health Professionals, December 15, 2011

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Mark D Worthen PsyD (Asheville, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Dr. Rogers has once again compiled a superb collection of scholarly articles on diverse areas of malingering assessment. I literally have referred to this text dozens of times since I purchased it. It was a major source of information for a paper I recently wrote that concerned, in part, assessment of dissimulation in forensic disability evaluations. I also recently read the chapter, Assessment of Recovered and False Memories, which helped me better understand a complex, challenging case. Rogers' introductory chapters will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of the principles, assessment approaches, and research strategies related to detecting significant exaggeration and feigning of mental disorders (in addition to similar information on the detection of defensiveness or under-reporting). I highly recommend this essential reference.

5.0 out of 5 stars A liar won't get past you, October 19, 2011

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This review is from: Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception, Third Edition (Hardcover)

this is a clinical book. It's complete and full of clinical examples. I use it in my practice and with my writing. It's fabulous reading. It a great addition to a psychology bookshelf.