Forensic Neuropsychology

Code:

MCF13_10

Acronym:

MCF13_10

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Forensic Sciences

Instance: 2019/2020 - SP (of 09-09-2019 to 31-07-2020)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Public Health and Forensic Sciences, and Medical Education Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Forensic Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MCF	8	Current Studies Plan	1	-	6	40	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main aims of this subject are to introduce the student to the:
1. origins, reasons and grounds of the historical development of Forensic Neuropsychology;
2. areas of expertise and state the main issues of Forensic Neuropsychology;
3. possible neuropsychological factors involved in cases of civil, work and criminal expertise, and contributions of the neuropsychological evaluation;
4. the contributions of forensic neuropsychology for planning and implementing rehabilitation / reintegration programs;
5. "best practices" of neuropsychological assessment in forensic context;
6. expert testimony in forensic neuropsychology.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the unit the student should be able to:
1. know the origin, reasons and grounds of the historical development of Forensic Neuropsychology;
2. define areas of expertise and state the main issues of Forensic Neuropsychology at present, in terms of assessment, intervention and research;
3. recognize the possible factors of neuropsychological domain involved in cases of civil, labor and criminal expertise, and contributions of the neuropsychological evaluation;
4. recognize the contributions of forensic neuropsychology for planning and implementing programs of rehabilitation / reintegration;
5. identify "best practices" of neuropsychological assessment in the forensic context;
6. provide expert testimony or contradict expert testimony concerning forensic neuropsychology.

Working method

B-learning

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

1st cycle of HE studies in Psychology, Medicine or Health Sciences

Program

Foundations of Forensic Neuropsychology
2. Neuropsychological assessment in forensic context: general issues
3. Neuropsychological assessment in forensic context: special issues
3.1. Neuropsychological assessment in cases of civil and labor
3.1.1. TCE and other specific cases
3.1.2. Contributions of neuropsychological assessment to determine incapacity
3.1.3. Contributions of neuropsychological assessment for rehabilitation
3.1.4. Evaluation of the simulation
3.2. Neuropsychological assessment in cases of criminal law
3.2.1. Neuropsychological dysfunction and criminal responsibility
3.2.2. Neuropsychological assessment of the psychopaths and violent offenders
3.2.3. Risk assessment
3.3. Neuropsychological evaluation of the child
4. The specialist in neuropsychology in court
5. Ethical Issues in Forensic Neuropsychology
6. Research in Forensic Neuropsychology
7. The Future of Forensic Neuropsychology

Mandatory literature

Bush, S. ; Casebook of Ethical Challenges in Neuropsychology, Psych. Press, 2005
Denney, R. & Sullivan, J.; Clinical Neuropsychology in the Criminal Forensic Setting., Guilford, 2008
Hall, H. ; Forensic Psychology & Neuropsychology for Criminal & Civil Cases., CRC, 2008
Heilbronner, R.; Forensic Neuropsychology Casebook. , Guilford, 2005
Heilbronner, R.; Neuropsychology in the Courtroom., Guilford, 2008
Horton, A. & Hartlage, L .; Handbook of Forensic Neuropsychology., Springer, 2003

Complementary Bibliography

Barbosa, F., Quadros, F., & Ribeiro, L. ; Reincidência Criminal, LivPsic, 2012
Boone, K. ; Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment, Guilford, 2007
Franklin, R. ; Prediction in Forensic & Neuropsychology., LEA, 2003
IIria, C. & Barbosa, F.; Psicopatas criminosos e não criminosos., Livpsic., 2008
Morgan, J. & Sweet, J.; Neuropsychology of Malingering Casebook., Psych. Press, 2009
Murrey, G. & Starzinski, D. ; The Forensic Evaluation of TBI., CRC, 2008

Teaching methods and learning activities

Plenary Lectures and practice of evaluation procedures in small groups.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	122,00
Frequência das aulas	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must attend at least 75% of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade = grade of the exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Internship work/project

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Classification improvement

Students can improve grades according with the regulations.

Observations

Enrolling in this subject requires a 1st cycle of HE studies in Psychology, Medicine or Health Sciences.