Are They Faking It? A Look At Malingering Incompetency To Stand Trial

by Victoria Hargan

Overview

"Are They Faking it? A Look at Malingering Incompetency to Stand Trial" is an educational piece written to provide the forensic psychology arena; the criminal justice system, and scholars with an overview of malingering. The motivation of why a person may malinger varies. Individuals may malinger in an attempt to avoid pain, or to seek or obtain something for personal advantage or benefit. Malingering psychological symptoms has become big business in civil cases and the disability industry, such as a monetary award in a civil law suit. In addition, malingering IST can have a significant impact on criminal cases. This book recommends various psychological testing instruments and strategies to detect malingering. This is a must read for the legal professional and the psychology professional who conducts psychological testing for criminal and civil purposes.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015912401
Publisher:	Victoria Hargan
Publication date:	03/03/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	96 KB

About the Author

Over the last decade, forensic science and forensic psychology have become the main focus in both criminal and civil cases. These sub-specialties have both identified offenders and exonerated the innocent. Author and forensic consultant, Victoria Hargan provides an informational resource for legal and mental health professionals on the potential for Malingering (faking) psychological symptoms in an attempt to avoid pain, to seek or obtain something for personal advantage or benefit, including incarceration.