Description
MATCH POINT IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY II: DISABILITIES
Book Summary
This second volume of the "Match Point" collection, authored by Dr. Bernat-N. Tiffon, delves into forensic psychological assessment as applied to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The work provides a specialized guide for professionals tasked with addressing the unique nature of these cases within the judicial system, offering technical and methodological criteria for rigorous and adapted expert evaluation.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the analysis of intellectual disability from a forensic psychology perspective, exploring how this condition affects a person's cognitive capacity, decision-making, and criminal or civil responsibility. Through a structured presentation, the author examines evaluation protocols, the most appropriate psychometric instruments, and the ethical and legal considerations that must guide the expert. Practical cases are addressed, and guidelines are offered for drafting solid expert reports, highlighting the importance of differentiating between intellectual disability and other pathologies, as well as assessing the degree of impairment in specific judicial contexts.
Main Topics
- Forensic psychological assessment of intellectual disability.
- Criteria for drafting expert reports in disability cases.
- Measurement and diagnostic instruments applied to the judicial sphere.
- Legal implications of intellectual disability on legal capacity.
- Methodology for assessing the credibility of testimony in individuals with disabilities.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at forensic psychologists, psychiatrists, criminologists, lawyers specializing in criminal and civil law, and postgraduate students in forensic sciences who need updated tools to intervene in judicial proceedings where intellectual disability is a determining factor.
What this book contributes
- A specific theoretical-practical framework for the expert evaluation of intellectual disabilities.
- Evaluation protocols adapted to the demands of the judicial environment.
- Keys to correctly interpreting psychometric results in forensic contexts.
- Examples and cases that illustrate the application of the exposed criteria.
- An updated view of jurisprudence and regulations related to disability.
Technical Specifications
- Author: TIFFON, BERNAT-N.
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FORENSIC OR CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY, OTHER BRANCHES OF MEDICINE
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: October 2023
- Number of pages: 172
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work within specialized forensic psychology, which fills a practical void by focusing exclusively on intellectual disability. Its technical approach and didactic structure make it a valuable resource both for active professionals and for those beginning their expert practice. The clarity of the exposition and the author's rigor facilitate the understanding of complex concepts, increasing its utility in the day-to-day operations of the courtroom.