Increased public awareness of traumatic brain injuries has fueled a number of significant developments: on the one hand, more funding and more research related to these injuries and their resulting deficits; on the other, the possibility of higher stakes in personal injury suits - and more reasons for individuals to feign injury. Expanding both the conceptual and clinical knowledge base on the subject, the second edition of Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation offers the latest detection tools and techniques for veteran and novice alike. As in its incarnation, this practical revision demonstrates how to combine clinical expertise, carefully-gathered data, and the use of actuarial models as well as common sense in making sound evaluations and reducing ambiguous results. And, the book navigates the reader through the many caveats that come with the job, beginning with the scenario that an individual may be malingering despite having an actual brain injury. Professional neuropsychologists and forensic psychologists will appreciate this new edition of Detection of Malingering during Head Injury Litigation as an invaluable source of refinements to their craft, and improvement as an expert witness.
From the reviews of the second edition:
"The newest edition is a welcomed update and again includes an impressive and well-versed range of contributing authors. ? The book includes two well-written chapters incorporating extensive practical information for malingering assessment across contexts. ? research studies focused on detection of malingering continue to pervade professional journals providing frequent updates to current approach and practice, clinicians will likely find this book to be a welcomed addition to their library." (David B. Salisbury, Psychological Injury and Law, July, 2013)
"The studies reported in Detection of Malingering During Head Injury Litigation are valuable for extending knowledge of the intricacies of the connections between neurology and function in head injuries or purported consequences of head injuries and posttraumatic stress. ? Reynolds and Horton's volume is a very important book for any forensic psychologist to have. ? they are important for broadening the foundations for determination of malingering and potential treatment." (Rona M. Fields, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 58 (23), June, 2013)
