<i>Using the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment</i>: Response to Criticism About a Case Study

Butcher, James N.; Hass, Giselle A.; Greene, Roger L.; Nelson, Linda D.; Nichols, David S.; Williams, Carolyn L.

doi:10.1080/00223891.2018.1493488

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“… The Structured Inventory of Malingered Symptomatology (SIMS) [ 11 ], in which Mr. K scored 7, which is below the cut-off score of 14, revealed no simulation attempts. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) [ 12 ] showed predominantly a ‘neurotic’ type of symptomatology, as Mr. K revealed himself to be excessively concerned for his health, with a tendency to develop physical symptoms in response to stress. Mr. K complained of sleep disturbances and somatic dysfunctions that caused him apathy and fatigue, negatively affecting his mood, and increasing his need for attention and reassurance.…”

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When COVID-19 Is Not All: Femicide Conducted by a Murderer with a Narcissistic Personality “Masked” by a Brief Psychotic Disorder, with a Mini-Review

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Fazio

Russa

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Several cases of COVID-19-related mental disorders have emerged during the pandemic. In a case of femicide that occurred in Italy during the first phase of the pandemic, coinciding with a national lockdown, a discrepancy arose among forensic psychiatry experts, particularly toward the diagnosis of Brief Psychotic Disorder (BPD) related to COVID-19. We aimed to discuss the evaluation of the case through an integration of information and a literature review on comparable reported cases. An analysis of the diagnosis of brief acute psychosis was then performed, as well as a mini-review on cases of COVID-19-related psychosis. Results showed that psychotic symptomatology was characterized by polythematic delusions that always involved a SARS-CoV-2 infection. To a lesser extent, the delusions were accompanied by hallucinations, bizarre cognitive and associative alterations, insomnia, hyporexia, dysphoria, and suicidal behavior. No particularly violent acts with related injury or death of the victim were described. Finally, we could hypothesize that our case was better represented by a diagnosis of personality with predominantly narcissistic and partly psychopathic traits. The present case highlighted the importance, in the context of forensic psychiatry, of integrating assessments with the crime perpetrators, namely through accurate clinical interviews, neuropsychological tests, diachronic observations, and comparison with similar cases present in the literature. Such an integrated approach allows precise evaluation and reduces the odds of errors in a field, such as forensic psychiatry, where a diagnostic decision can be decisive in the judgment of criminal responsibility. Moreover, discerning forensics from health cases represents an important issue in risk management.

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When COVID-19 Is Not All: Femicide Conducted by a Murderer with a Narcissistic Personality “Masked” by a Brief Psychotic Disorder, with a Mini-Review

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Fazio

Russa

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Civil Forensic Evaluation in Psychological Injury and Law: Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations

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2020

Psychol. Inj. and Law

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Psychologists who work as therapists or administrators, or who engage in forensic practice in criminal justice settings, find it daunting to transition into practice in civil cases involving personal injury, namely psychological injury from the psychological perspective. In civil cases, psychological injury arises from allegedly deliberate or negligent acts of the defendant(s) that the plaintiff contends caused psychological conditions to appear. These alleged acts are disputed in courts and other tribunals. Conditions considered in psychological injury cases include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, chronic pain conditions, and sequelae of traumatic brain injury. This article outlines a detailed case sequence from referral through the end of expert testimony to guide the practitioner to work effectively in this field of practice. It addresses the rules and regulations that govern admissibility of expert evidence in court. The article provides ethical and professional guidance throughout, including best practices in assessment and testing, and emphasizes evidence-based forensic practice.

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Of Fallacies and Errors, New and Repeated: A Rejoinder to Butcher et al. (2018)

Ben‐Porath

2018

Journal of Personality Assessment

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Using the MMPI-2 in Forensic Assessment: Response to Criticism About a Case Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

When COVID-19 Is Not All: Femicide Conducted by a Murderer with a Narcissistic Personality “Masked” by a Brief Psychotic Disorder, with a Mini-Review

When COVID-19 Is Not All: Femicide Conducted by a Murderer with a Narcissistic Personality “Masked” by a Brief Psychotic Disorder, with a Mini-Review

Civil Forensic Evaluation in Psychological Injury and Law: Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations

Of Fallacies and Errors, New and Repeated: A Rejoinder to Butcher et al. (2018)

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