An Analysis of Forensic Psychological Assessment

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dc.contributor.authorOlsson, Erika N.
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-29T23:46:21Z
dc.date.available2025-07-29T23:46:21Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractThe Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is currently the most used psychological assessment test in the United States. This study researched the history of forensic psychology, the MMPI-2’s involvement in a court of law, as well as its structure and measurement capabilities, expressed through tables and case studies. This study found test subjects felt the MMPI-2 was suitable in assessing mental illness, as well as child custody evaluations and personality patterns of personal injury litigants. It was determined that the MMPI-2 is beneficial in assessing characteristics and patterns of mental pathologies, and may be seen as a useful tool in discerning the truth. This study in no way indicates the use of the MMPI-2 to determine guilt or innocence.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/4477
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionNational University (NU)
dc.titleAn Analysis of Forensic Psychological Assessment
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineForensic Science
thesis.degree.grantorNational University (NU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Forensic Science

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