Case Studies for Interpreting the MMPI-A-RF

Description

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. Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page 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, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 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 Noncompliance 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 Codefendant 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