Forensic Neuropsychology

Year
1
Academic year
2023-2024
Code
02040001
Subject Area
Psychology
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
3.0
Type
Elective
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

This course will use several strategies and activities, using a oral expositive methodology supported by the presentation of slides, interrogative method, discussion of texts and individual written work that will be the subject of public presentation, discussion and defense. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the program of Forensic Neuropsychology as a specific and distinctive element of the scientific and professional activity of neuropsychologists.

2. Identify essential technical and psychometric issues related to neuropsychological assessment applied in forensic contexts.

3. Understand objectives, theoretical and practical assumptions, advantages and limits of methodologies and techniques of neuropsychological assessment applied in civil and criminal forensic contexts.

4. Acquire knowledge about Clinical Disorders and Special Populations commonly referred for Forensic Neuropsychology/neuropsychological assessment in forensic contexts.

5. Understand the role Forensic Neuropsychology in the courts, including the admissibility of neuropsychological evidence and the neuropsychologist expert testimony.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

I. Measures, procedures in Forensic Neuropsychological Assessment. Psychometrics and Selection of Tests. Record review, interview, observations. Intelligence and Personality Assessment: Forensic Implications. Detecting Exaggeration Symptoms, Poor effort, and Malingering in Neuropsychology: Performance and Symptom Validity Assessment. Differential diagnosis.

II. Disorders and Special Populations. Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Preinjury and secondary Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Traumatic Brain Injury; Work-related injury and Disability Determination; Veteran's Disability Examination; Psychiatric Disorders; Substance-Use Disorders; Somatic Symptom Disorders; Chronic Pain; Neurotoxicology; Competency to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility (Insanity, and Dangerousness); Violent Offenders.

III. Neuropsychology in the Courtroom. Forensic Neuropsychological Report; the Admissibility of Neuropsychological Evidence/Expert Testimony.Neuroimaging Techniques

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 100.0%

Bibliography

Boone, K.(2013).Clinical practice of forensic neuropsychology:An evidence-based approach.Guilford

Bush, S.,Demakis,G. & Rohling,M.(Eds.)(2017).APA Handbook of forensic neuropsychology.APA

Bush, S. & Iverson, G. (2012) (Eds.).Neuropsychological assessment of work-related injuries.Guilford

Denney, R., & Sullivan, J.(2008).Clinical neuropsychology in the forensic setting.Guilford

Horton, A., & Hartlage, L. (Eds.)(2010).Handbook of forensic neuropsychology (2nd ed.).Springer

Larrabee, G. (Ed.) (2011).Forensic neuropsychology: A scientific approach (2nd ed.). OUP

Russell, E.(2012).The scientific foundation of neuropsychological assessment with applications to the forensic evaluation. Elsevier

Sherman, E.M.S., & Brooks, B. L. (2012) (Eds.). Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology. OUP.

Simões, M.R. et al. (2017). Avaliação neuropsicológica em contextos forenses: Fundamentos, protocolo e instrumentos de avaliação. In F. Vieira et al. (Coords.), Manual de Psiquiatria Forense (pp. 373-409). Pactor.