Papers by Paul Lees-haley
Psychological Assessment, 1996
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2002
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 1998
Neuropsychology review, 2000
Psychologists' current practices with respect to the disclosure of tests and raw test data to... more Psychologists' current practices with respect to the disclosure of tests and raw test data to courts are damaging their reputations as scientists, undermining their credibility as honest professionals acting in good faith, and contrary to the best interests of consumers. The profession is conducting itself in a contradictory fashion that deserves reform. There is need for an interdisciplinary panel drawn from the American Psychological Association and American Bar Association to develop reasonable procedures for disclosure of tests and test data in legal proceedings. These procedures should be developed with input from experienced psychological expert witnesses, attorneys, and judges from a variety of state and federal jurisdictions, diverse geographical areas, and different types of legal proceedings. This expert panel should also address the issue of attorney coaching of clients in preparation for assessment by psychologists.
Journal of Forensic Neuropsychology, 2001
The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1995
Psychological Bulletin, 2011
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1999
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1998
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1992
Reactions to chemical exposures often include fears of future illness, cancerphobia, reports of m... more Reactions to chemical exposures often include fears of future illness, cancerphobia, reports of multiple chemical sensitivity, and other ill-defined complaints. Frequently, these complaints occur at levels of exposure not known to cause physiological harm. Although frequently dismissed as hysterical or hypochondriacal reactions, these complaints, along with other indefinite symptoms, may be better understood in terms of biases in perception and reporting. In this paper, we outline various sources of perceptual and response biases including prior beliefs, the media, influential others, reconstructed personal histories, self-perceptions, and the forensic environment. It is recommended that a thorough understanding of symptom-reporting and psychological distress following a chemical exposure involves consideration of these issues.
Journal of Personality Assessment, 2006
Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 2005
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1995
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1994
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1995
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1998
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1997
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1994
Organophosphates are among the most commonly used and most toxic pesticides. They act directly on... more Organophosphates are among the most commonly used and most toxic pesticides. They act directly on the nervous system by inhibiting the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Organophosphates evoke a consistent pattern of physical symptoms. They also have acute psychological and behavioral effects, such as anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairments. Research suggests that moderate levels of acute poisoning may cause persistent problems. Long-term psychological effects of low-level exposure, however, have not been determined satisfactorily. Some research has documented cognitive and emotional deficits due to chronic exposure to organophosphates, but not all studies have found ill effects. To date, psychologists have played only a small role in studying the psychological effects of organophosphates, despite the substantial contribution their expertise could make.
Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1994
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