摘要

A best-seller since it was first published in 1993, this newly revised edition is a must-have for anyone likely to encounter one of the most widely used psychology tests in forensic settings, the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphastic Personality Inventory). For psychologists new to the courtroom, this book provides a primer in the MMPI's use, interpretation, and basis for testimony as well as guidance in assessing clients, writing reports, and handling cross-examination. Seasoned attorneys and expert witnesses will find a comprehensive summary of up-to-date case law pertaining to the MMPI. Since the book was first published, the MMPI has been replaced by the MMPI-2. This edition provides a handy method for translating MMPI scores into MMPI-2 scores. In addition, the U.S. Supreme Court has recently revised standards for expert testimony -- this new edition gives more explicit guidelines about the role and limits of expert testimony. Available July 1999.