Assessing Trauma-Related Dissociation in Forensic Contexts: Addressing Trauma-Related Dissociation as a Forensic Psychologist, Part II

Brand, Bethany L.; Schielke, Hugo J.; Brams, Jolie S.; DiComo, Rachel A.

doi:10.1007/s12207-017-9305-7

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“…One distinct possibility is that this belief is the result of iatrogenic therapy (see for case examples, Pendergrast, 1996), an issue that should be explicitly addressed when the meaning of dissociative symptoms is discussed within the legal context. Third, Brand et al (2017b;p. 303) claim that "research has established the reliability of recovered memories of trauma."…”

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“…First, Brand et al (2017b) write that there are typical signs of dissociation that the professional should watch for during the interview with the plaintiff. They mention blank staring, absent appearance, losing track of the conversation, excessive eyelid flutter, and becoming sleepy when difficult topics are discussed.…”

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“…CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF BRAND ET AL. 9 Second, Brand et al (2017b) claim that plaintiffs with a diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) may switch from one identity state to another that is amnestic for the trauma. Here, Brand et al (2017b) disregard the work of Huntjens and co-workers.…”

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“…9 Second, Brand et al (2017b) claim that plaintiffs with a diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) may switch from one identity state to another that is amnestic for the trauma. Here, Brand et al (2017b) disregard the work of Huntjens and co-workers. A series of studies by these researchers assessed the transfer of information between personality states in patients with a diagnosis of DID.…”

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“…Fifth, Brand et al (2017b) contend that dissociative individuals often have raised scores on tests measuring symptom over-reporting (i.e., symptom validity tests) because they are impaired, highly symptomatic, and emotionally distressed. Thus, the authors suggest that in the case of dissociative individuals, a failure on tests tapping into symptom validity validates rather than invalidates symptom presentation.…”

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Why “Trauma-Related Dissociation” Is a Misnomer in Courts: a Critical Analysis of Brand et al. (2017a, b)

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Forensic psychologists are sometimes faced with the task of educating triers of fact about the evidential weight of dissociative experiences reported by claimants in litigation procedures. In their two-part essay, Brand et al. (2017a,b) provide advice to experts who find themselves in such situation. We argue that the Brand et al. approach is problematic and might induce confirmation bias in experts. Their approach is not well connected to the extant literature on recovered memories, dissociative amnesia, memory distortions, and symptom validity testing. In some instances, Brand et al. (2017a,b) simplify the current body of knowledge about dissociation; in other instances, they ignore relevant empirical studies to an extent that is worrisome.

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The forensic assessment of dissociation: Distinguishing real from the unreal

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Because a wide range of disorders incorporate dissociative symptoms, evaluators should be familiar with evidence-based approaches to evaluating dissociation claims in the clinical and forensic context. This article provides specific guidelines for practitioners when conducting a forensic assessment of individuals who report dissociative symptoms. We review the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition disorders that include dissociation as a symptom, highlight how to distinguish genuine versus atypical symptoms of dissociative identity disorder, and summarize strengths and weaknesses of structured assessments in the evaluation of dissociative claims.

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The Recovered Memory Debate: Wins, Losses, and Creating Future Open-Minded Skeptics

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Assessing Trauma-Related Dissociation in Forensic Contexts: Addressing Trauma-Related Dissociation as a Forensic Psychologist, Part II

Cited by 42 publications

References 121 publications

Why “Trauma-Related Dissociation” Is a Misnomer in Courts: a Critical Analysis of Brand et al. (2017a, b)

Why “Trauma-Related Dissociation” Is a Misnomer in Courts: a Critical Analysis of Brand et al. (2017a, b)

The forensic assessment of dissociation: Distinguishing real from the unreal

The Recovered Memory Debate: Wins, Losses, and Creating Future Open-Minded Skeptics

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