Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-a-RF

A collection of illustrative adolescent case studies to aid clinicians in problem identification, diagnosis, and treatment planning-the only casebook for the MMPI-A-RF The MMPI-A-RF is linked to current models of psychopathology and personality, and features scales relevant for use with adolescents in a variety of clinical, forensic, and school settings. It mirrors the structure of the MMPI-2-RF, resulting in the most up-to-date, empirically based personality assessment for use with adolescents. Written by the authors of the earlier Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A, this book continues the goal of serving as an authentic and illustrative guide for clinicians in understanding and using the MMPI-A-RF.  Since the publication of the original Case Studies, much has changed for clinicians who assess and treat adolescents. The interpretive model described in this book demonstrates how the MMPI-A-RF can assist clinicians in assessing youth today by highlighting sixteen cases that broadly represent adolescents evaluated in clinical and forensic practice. In addition, one of the most common uses for the MMPI-A-RF is in the juvenile court setting-a landscape that has also dramatically changed since the publication of the original MMPI-A. Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF focuses on detailed forensic issues, including legal backgrounds, case law, and assessment methods specific to use of the MMPI-A-RF in juvenile court and related settings.  Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF will assist clinicians in understanding MMPI-A-RF interpretation, while also being a valuable teaching tool for courses in assessment.

Table of Contents:
Contents List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgments Part I. Introduction to the MMPI-A-RF Development of the MMPI-A-RF The MMPI-A-RF Scales Administering the MMPI-A-RF Scoring the MMPI-A-RF Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF Part II. The MMPI-A-RF Cases The Clinical Cases Betty: A Victim of Human Trafficking Jim: An Adolescent with Autism Mary: A Female with a Family History of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Robert: A Male with Anxiety, ADHD, and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Sally: A Youth with Opioid Use Disorder Sam: A Youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression Sarah: A Sexually Victimized Youth Steve: A Male with a History of Non-compliance with Diabetes Medication Terry: A Male Referred for Self-Injurious Behaviors The Forensic Cases Carl: A Male Referred for a Juvenile Sex Offender Risk Assessment David: A Youth Evaluated for Competency to Waive His Miranda Rights Susan: A Female Arrested After Plotting to Commit a School Shooting Sadie: Susan’s Co-defendant in a School Shooting Plot Jordan: A Male Sexual Abuse Victim in a Civil Damages Case Lennie:A Youth Referred for Competency to Stand Trial Ralph: An Adolescent Evaluated for Bindover/Waiver to the Adult Criminal Justice System Notes References Index

About the Author :
Daniel L. Davis, PhD, ABPP, is a psychologist in private practice in Columbus, Ohio. His practice includes assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems in older children, adolescents, and adults, marriage and family counseling, and forensic psychology. He has served as a senior forensic psychologist with Netcare Forensic Center and as the clinical director of the Buckeye Ranch, a comprehensive treatment center for youth. Dr. Davis has held consulting positions with a number of state mental health and correctional agencies as well as academic appointments with Otterbein University and The Ohio State University. Yossef S. Ben-Porath, PhD, ABPP, is professor of psychological sciences at Kent State University. He has been involved extensively in MMPI research for more than thirty years and is codeveloper of the MMPI-3, MMPI-2-RF, and MMPI-A-RF and coauthor of test manuals, books, book chapters, and articles on the MMPI instruments. Dr. Ben-Porath's clinical practice involves supervision of assessments at Kent State's Psychological Clinic, consultation to agencies that screen candidates for public safety positions, and provision of consultation and expert witness services in forensic cases. A book-based exam offering Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for this publication. Visit the University of Minnesota Press Test Division website for more information.

Review :
"This text by Daniel L. Davis and Yossef S. Ben-Porath masterfully illustrates the use of the MMPI-A-RF through presentations of an outstanding selection of evaluations. Clinical cases include abuse victims and an adolescent with medical noncompliance issues. Forensic cases include cogent examples of legal issues such as competency to stand trial and to waive Miranda rights. Cases are well-documented, and interpretation of test results are clearly illustrated. This book is an essential resource for all psychologists who use the MMPI-A-RF."-Robert P. Archer, PhD, ABPP, Eastern Virginia Medical School "Daniel L. Davis and Yossef S. Ben-Porath have crafted an essential resource for users of the MMPI-A-RF. Both newcomers and seasoned users will find much value in studying the wide array of cases as examples of how to expertly interpret the MMPI-A-RF."-Richard W. Handel, PhD, Eastern Virginia Medical School