Introduction to Using the MMPI-2-RF in Forensic Psychological Evaluations
3 Hours | 3 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) in Forensic Psychological Evaluations is presented by Martin Sellbom, PhD.
This introductory-level program discusses the role of the 338-item version of the MMPI-2, the MMPI-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) to psychologists working in forensic settings. The rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF, the various materials available to score and interpret the test, and the psychometric functioning of its scales are covered. The majority of the time is devoted to applications of the MMPI-2-RF in both criminal (e.g., competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessment) and civil (e.g., parental capacity) forensic evaluations, with case illustrations for each psycho-legal question being emphasized. This section also includes a brief discussion on how to defend MMPI-2-RF opinions in court for general purposes of use, with an emphasis on Daubert and Frye's challenges.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF
Describe the psychometric findings available to guide MMPI-2-RF interpretation in forensic settings
Describe how to defend MMPI-2-RF opinions in court for general purposes of use
Describe how to use the MMPI-2-RF in various types of forensic psychological evaluations
Presented By
Martin Sellbom, PhD
Martin Sellbom is a Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2007 from Kent State University. His research focuses on psychopathy and other personality disorders, the integration of personality and psychopath...
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