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This chapter of the present book includes the most recent research (especially journal articles) on the topic and indicates its relationship to prior chapters. I emphasize how the literature illustrates the dynamic of creation in science of new research results, new concepts, and new applications, but also I note that in the forensic context, prudence is needed before change is implemented. Also, I indicate that the recent research supports the main points of the present book, either directly or indirectly, while reflecting the tensions and adversarial divide in the field. To conclude, the chapter lists recommendations for preparing effective testimony in court.
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Young, G. (2014). Most Recent Journal Article Review. In: Malingering, Feigning, and Response Bias in Psychiatric/ Psychological Injury. International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine, vol 56. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7899-3_17
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