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 assessments
• How malingering and effort are objectively detected
• The Rorschach’s value (and controversy) in forensic cases
• Common tools like the MMPI, PAI, and WMS-IV
• How to evaluate testamentary capacity and undue influence
• Why test security matters—and what’s at stake in California law

Dr. 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.

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