Psychological Testing The Next Generation
Psychological TestingThe Next GenerationBrain MAPPING & IMAGINGFor Family Law CasesRobert Gordon, JD, PhDForensic & Clinical Psychologistrgordon@INSIGHTandANSWERS.comSequel to “Psychological Testing”By Mary Johanna McCurley andKathryn Murphy. The AmericanAcademy of MatrimonialLawyers. Based Upon ASpeech Delivered at theAdvanced Family LawSeminar in Dallas, TexasAugust 8, 2005.USARobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Psychological Testing:The Next GenerationTraditional Assessmentl What are psychological tests?Psychological tests areassessment tools. They werecreated to help mental healthprofessionals and teachers toassess, evaluate and diagnoseindividual differences among people. In 1904, the Frenchpsychologist Alfred Binet was asked by the Parisian minister of schools toidentify those children who could not benefit from regular classroom instruction.The eventual purpose of psychological tests was not limited to evaluating adultsand children with reference to mental abilities. They evolved to assess personalitycharacteristics, adaptable behaviors, academic achievement and career guidance.This became very important for understanding the needs of children, thecapacities of parents and the role of the family in society.The best use of psychological tests is their applied potential; that is to help in thetreatment, remediation and guidance of adults, teenagers, and children who needhelp to achieve their full potential. [Aiken, Lewis. Psychological Tests and Assessment, 1997,Allyn & Bacon Publishers].l Who creates the tests?Psychologists working in universities, research centers,government, the military and for private corporationsdesign tests. Other research scientists such aspsychiatrists, social workers, counselors and educatorsare part of the test development team.Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
These professionals are guided in designing the tests by the research standardsadopted by The American Psychological Association and other internationalsocieties. [Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, The American PsychologicalAssociation, 2002].l Why are the tests used?In family law cases, tests are used as part of the overall psychological assessmentof good parenting and the needs of children. Tests also evaluate the quality of therelationships between parents and children. Psychological evaluations are routinelyconducted at the request of parents, attorneys and the family law courts on aninternational basis. The results of these assessments, assist mental healthprofessionals to offer thoughtful recommendations in the best interest of childrento the decision makers. The goal of many family law judges is to increase valuableinformation that is available for addressing issues of custody, the allocation ofparenting rights and duties and financial support regardless of whether they areresolved through litigation or alternative dispute resolution. The tests for adultsalso contribute to our understanding of a parent’s readiness for collaboration andmediation.Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Family Lawl How did psychological tests enter family law cases?Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
What do Psychological Tests Measure?Some of the most common tests which psychologistsadminister in family law cases are listed below.l To Assess Mental Abilities and Cognitive FunctioningOf Parents and Childrenl Intelligence à The Wechsler Scales: Adults &Childrenl Problem Solving Abilitiesl Parenting Judgments and Reasoningl The Capacity for wise Economic Decisionsl To Understand A Parent’s Personalityl Mental Health Assessmentl Objective Tests à theMMPI-2, Millonl Projective Tests à TheRorschach Ink Blot testl To Examine Special Issues in FamilyLaw Disputesl The Special Needs of Childrenl Parent-Child RelationshipsRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Test Administrationl Who is qualified to administer psychological tests?Psychological testing falls under the regulation of State Licensing Boards forPsychologists in the U.S. A licensed psychologist with appropriate internship isqualified to administer the tests. The interpretation of the results as they applyto good decisions in family law cases are made by counselors, physicians, teachers,judges, mediators, arbiters and collaborative law specialists.l How are psychological tests administered, scored, and interpreted?Other tests are of thepaper and pencil variety. Increasingly,others are taken on a computer.The most important tests are administeredface to face by a psychologist who is trainedto give the tests and interpret them in the context of observations.Many tests are scored by hand or by specially designedcomputer software. They are interpreted by mental healthprofessionals for the benefit of the legal profession and the CourtsRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Significancel What is the value of psychological testing in forensic settings?The value of testing is to give an empirical as well as a clinical basis to thejudicial and extra- judicial decisions affecting the welfare of parents,adolescents and children. This includes differential diagnosis and appraisal offamily circumstance but also aids in counseling, psychotherapy and remediation.[ Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. Eds. Sadock and Sadock. 7th Edition. 1999.]l How do we know the tests do what they are supposed to do?Psychologists study the foundation for psychological tests in terms of theirvalidity and reliability. These often involve normative sample development, factoranalysis and test- retest consistency. A concept called the standard error ofmeasurement describes the likelihood that a person retaking a given test within ashort period of time would receive a result close to the original test result score.[ Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. Eds. Sadock and Sadock. 7th Edition. 1999.]l Ethical Guidelines:Ethical guidelines for psychological tests are published by the AmericanPsychological Association and other international professional bodies.[SeeGuidelines for Child Custody Evaluations. The American Psychologist 1994]. They are alsopublished in State Licensing Regulations. [See For Example, the Psychologists Certification andLicensing Act. Texas Civil Statutes, Occupation Code, Section 501.And the Rules of the Boardfor Professional Practice. TSPB, Austin, Texas].Examples of important guidelines include:llllThe Best Interest of the Child StandardInformed ConsentMulti Sources of DataExaminer- Patient RelationshipRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Daubert Standardsl Daubert v. Dow (1993)lJudges are the “Gatekeepers” of scientific evidence and experttestimony. [Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579] .l Guidelines set out by Justice Blackman for the United States SupremeCourt for the appraisal of all scientific evidence including psychologicaltests:llllValid and Testable MethodsPeer Review and PublicationError RateGeneral AcceptanceRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
The Next Generationl The future of psychological testing.BRAIN MAPPINGNew Testing MethodsNeuropsychological, clinical neuroscience, and biohypnosis are the new testingmethods for family law issues. They provide brain mapping images that can giveinsight to the capacities, and mental health of parents, teens and children.Hypnoanalysis is being reinvented because of the validation of interviewing aperson under hypnosis as shown by brain mapping studies.Applied toFamily ert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Brain Imaging: The New Frontierl MRIMagnetic Resonance ImagingA painless and safe diagnosticprocedure that uses a power magnetand radio waves to produce imagesof the body without x-ray or otherradiation.l fMRIFunctional Magnetic Resonance ImagingnA modified MRI. It pinpoints areas of the brain. While scanning, the patient isasked to perform various mental tasks. The areas of the brain that correlate tothese activities “light up” on the scan and create an image.SPECT [Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography] AND PET [PositiveEmission Tomography]Two high powered imaging instruments in nuclear medicine especially suited tomonitoring dynamic processes such as blood flow and cell metabolism.Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
l SPECTSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography.l PETPositron Emission Tomography An image scale that measuresThe functioning of the brain byMeasuring its use of glucose.Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Brain Wave Measurement: Psychological Testing Servicesl EEG. The EEG is a technique for studying the electrical current in the brain.Sensors are attached to the scalp. Wires attach these sensors to anapparatus that records the electrical impulses. These are shown on acomputer screen or printed out.[John Demos, “Getting Started withNeurofeedback.” Norton Co. 2005.]Electroencephalogram Systeml qEEGQuantitative ElectroencephalogramRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
The qEEG is used in assessing mental health conditions by means of statistical andclinical evaluations of the electrical activity of the brain. The qEEG / brain mapsare found to have reliability equal to or superior to many clinical tests includingMRI and CAT. The procedure is affordable, safe, quick, painless and non- invasive.[Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences; .James Evans & Andrew Abarbanel,Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback].How and Where?Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
What Can New Methods Shed Light On? Now and in the FutureThe Same Things that Traditional Psychological Tests Do, But with GreaterPrecision.l Primary Parent Responsibilities (TFC § 153.134)l Readiness for Collaboration (TFC § 153.0072)l Personality & Mental Healthl Mental Functioning & Problem Solvingl Special Needs of Children (TFC § 153.123)l Child’s Age of Preference (TFC § 153.008)l Special Issues – Deception.l Employment Status (TFC § 154.066), Disclosure of Assets,Parent Alienation, & Sex Abusel RelationshipsParent’s Personality and Mental HealthEEG SignaturesLow Alpha: Anxiety, Insomnia, Alcohol/Drug Abuse.[John Demos, “Getting Started with Neurofeedback.” Norton Co. 2005.]Parent’s Mental Functioning and Problem SolvingEEG SignaturesRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Cingulate Dysfunction: Anxiety, Rumination, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.[John Demos, “Getting Started with Neurofeedback.” Norton Co. 2005.]Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Special Needs of ChildrenEEG SignaturesFrontal Beta Subtype: ADHD.[John Demos, “Getting Started with Neurofeedback.” Norton Co. 2005.]Special Needs of Children and Age of Preference: Brain Development“The frontal lobe is not always functioning fully in teenagers. That would suggestthat teenagers aren’t thinking about the consequences of their behaviors.”Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, PhDMcLean HospitalHarvard Medical School AffiliateA. Adult’s Brain ActivationB. Adolescent’s Brain ActivationRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Studying Abuse, Neglect, and Alienation: Biohypnosis & Brain ActivationHypnoanalysis.“Hypnosis is not simply role enactment. Consistent with other recent work thevivid changes in subjective experience attained under hypnotic conditions areassociated with changes in brain function that are typical of differences in actualperception”Dr. Stephen M. KosslynDepartment of PsychologyHarvard UniversityRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Deception Detection – EEGl Brainfingerprinting testing met the legal Daubert Standard for admissibilityin court as scientific evidence.l Harrington v. State of Iowal Iowa Supreme Court (2000)Application of The Daubert StandardsRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Valid & Testable“Research using qEEG has provided substantial evidence of a significantrelationship between EEG abnormalities and various disorders of behavior, emotion,thinking, learning, and development”Jean A. Frazier, MDDepartment of PsychiatryHarvard Medical SchoolPeer Review & PublicationOver 250 EEG and Biohypnosis related articles published in peer reviewed journalsso far this year (2005)General Acceptance“Many important [clinical] trials have helped to establish the role of hypnosis incontemporary medicine [e.g., depression, anxiety, ADD, etc ].”“ health care providers changed their attitudes significantly and positively whenpresented with information about the use of hypnosis in medicine.”James H. Stewart, MDMayo Clinic College of MedicineWho Is Qualified?Texas Civil StatutesPsychologists’ Licensing Act § 501.001Practice of Psychology à“includes using projective techniques, neuropsychological testing, counseling, careercounseling, psychotherapy, hypnosis for health care purposes, hypnotherapy, andbiofeedback”Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
How to Pay for It?SERVICECPT CODESCurrent Procedural TerminologyBIOFEEDBACK90901HYPNOSIS90880Also, the CPT codes for psychological testing also apply. Client insurance may payfor all or part of these costs.Peer Reviewl ForSci.NetAcknowledgementsl Eugenia Bodenhamer-Davis, PhDl Leo Borrell, MDl Richard Davis, MSRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
l Dan Galper, PhDl Tanya Taylor, ABDRelationships: What Does Love Look Like?Anterior CingulateMedial InsulaPutamen and Caudate NucleusMen and women who had fallen in love during the past four to six months wereshown pictures of their mates. This led to brain arousal in three locations.Robert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Dr. Robert G ordonrgordon@winthecase.comWIN Wilmington Institute NetworkThe NeuroScience LabDallas & HoustonandVirtually EverywhereRobert Gordon, JD. PhD. “Psych Tests: The Next Generation.” Copyright, Forensic SciencesReview. 2005. Sequel to “Psychological Testing” by: Mary Johanna McCurley and Kathryn J.Murphy. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005.
Ethical guidelines for psychological tests are published by the American Psychological Association and other international professional bodies.[See Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations. The American Psychologist 1994]. They are also published in State Licensing Regulations. [See For Example, the Psychologists Certification and Licensing Act.
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