Forensic Neuropsychology
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Forensic Sciences |
Instance: 2019/2020 - SP (of 09-09-2019 to 31-07-2020)
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.