Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF Book-Based Exam

Overview on the book-based exam for Daniel L. Davis & Yossef S. Ben-Porath's Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF

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DESCRIPTION: 

The material presented in the course is based on illustrative MMPI-A-RF case studies. The course provides a broad overview of the MMPI-A-RF, as well as interpretative strategy. The book 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. It will assist clinicians in understanding MMPI-A-RF interpretation, while also being a valuable teaching tool for courses in assessment.

This book continues the goal of serving as an authentic guide for clinicians in understanding and using the MMPI-A-RF. 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. 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.

The book-based exam tests examinees’ acquired knowledge of the basic foundations of the MMPI-A-RF, the foundations for using the instrument in clinical and forensic settings, and specific applications of the instrument.    

 

CE CREDITS: 7


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After taking this course you will be able to 

  1. Discuss the rationale for development of the MMPI-A-RF.
  2. Optimally use the MMPI-A-RF scales, including the Validity Scales.
  3. Develop a comprehensive interpretation strategy for the MMPI-A-RF.  
  4. Explain various uses of the MMPI-A-RF in clinical settings. 
  5. Understand how the MMPI-A-RF can assist in juvenile forensic evaluations.


Author disclosure statement: Yossef Ben-Porath is a paid consultant to the MMPI publisher, the University of Minnesota, and distributor, Pearson. As coauthor of the MMPI-A-RF he receives royalties on sales of the test.


About the CE sponsor:

The University of Minnesota Press Test Division is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Minnesota Press Test Division maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The University of Minnesota Press Test Division provides continuing education programs focused on the MMPI and MPQ for psychologists and other mental health professionals, including in-person and virtual training, a research symposium, and book-based exams for titles published by the University of Minnesota Press.