APA Handbook of Forensic Neuropsychology

Clinical neuropsychology is a constantly evolving specialty, with important and exciting advances in many aspects of practice, and the application of clinical neuropsychology to forensic questions and issues is growing at a tremendous rate.

This handbook covers the scientific and clinical neuropsychological advances and their application in forensic contexts.

To accomplish this goal, the handbook:

-Presents the theoretical, statistical, and ethical foundations of forensic neuropsychology.

-Describes current assessment measures and procedures employed in forensic neuropsychology, with an emphasis on their empirical evidence base.

-Integrates recently published empirical literature involving commonly encountered disorders and special populations.

-Describes reporting, admissibility, and testimony issues involving neuropsychology in forensic matters.

-Describes future directions involving the intersection of clinical neuropsychology and legal matters.

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