The Truth Is in the Testing: Dr. Howard Friedman on Assessing the Mind in Litigation

In this episode of Emotional Damages, Dr. Ambarin Faizi welcomes Dr. Howard Friedman, board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with over 12,000 evaluations to his name. Together, they explore the role of psychological and neuropsychological testing in litigation, from emotional injuries to cognitive impairments.Key topics discussed include:The difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessmentsHow malingering and effort are objectively detectedThe Rorschach’s value (and controversy) in forensic casesCommon tools like the MMPI, PAI, and WMS-IVHow to evaluate testamentary capacity and undue influenceWhy test security matters—and what’s at stake in California lawDr. Howard Friedman is a board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist with fpamed. He has completed over 12,000 psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in civil, criminal, and testamentary matters. A past president of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum, Dr. Friedman has also held numerous leadership roles in local and state psychological associations. Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 📧 Email us: [email protected]🔗 Connect with fpamed: 🌐 Visit our website.👋 Follow us on LinkedIn.