The forensic assessment of dissociation: Distinguishing real from the unreal

Because a wide range of disorders incorporate dissociative symptoms, evaluators should be familiar with evidence-based approaches to evaluating dissociation claims in the clinical and forensic context. This article provides specific guidelines for practitioners when conducting a forensic assessment...

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Published in:Behavioral sciences & the law 2023-09, Vol.41 (5), p.397-414
Main Authors: Scott, Charles L, Salem, Amanie M, Tindell, William W, Neely, Hunter K, Blum, Austin W
Format: Article
Language:English
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Dissociation
Dissociative identity disorder
Mental disorders
Patient assessment
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Summary:Because a wide range of disorders incorporate dissociative symptoms, evaluators should be familiar with evidence-based approaches to evaluating dissociation claims in the clinical and forensic context. This article provides specific guidelines for practitioners when conducting a forensic assessment of individuals who report dissociative symptoms. We review the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition disorders that include dissociation as a symptom, highlight how to distinguish genuine versus atypical symptoms of dissociative identity disorder, and summarize strengths and weaknesses of structured assessments in the evaluation of dissociative claims.
ISSN:0735-3936
1099-0798
DOI:10.1002/bsl.2622