By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist A Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI or intracranial injury, is generally the result of a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head. This jolt to the head launches the brain into a collision course with the inside of the skull, resulting in possible … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist Abusive political rhetoric, D.C. shooting and wounding of a congressman, a truck attack and deaths in Barcelona, Charlottesville and NYC, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria, sexual assaults by Weinstein and multiple others, admissions by survivors @#metoo, an ambush in Niger, shootings in New York City, Sutherland Springs, … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist A new article in the American Psychology Association periodical, Monitor, shows the science is clear, teams work because of their Attitudes, Behaviors and Cognitive states of togetherness. Dr. Suzanne Bell wrote, “If a team is going to work it needs to bring together diverse thinkers who bring … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist My wife Mary and I have been married for forty-seven years and not once have we had an argument serious enough to consider divorce; murder, yes, but divorce, never. -Jack Benny The 50 percent statistic of all marriages ending in divorce is misleading, if not wrong. For … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist In response to an earlier blog, a colleague (The Expert Institute) forwarded to me a list of their top ten things to look out for when hiring an expert: I find agreement with most of these as noted above although I would refer you to the original … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist As a forensic psychologist and wage loss expert I frequently receive referrals that overlap both medical and psychological issues. In a recent matter, a claimant’s life was fortunately saved by emergency room personnel who were able to successfully re-start her heart after a cardiac arrest, in the emergency room! … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist Objective evidence is crucial in a case involving a personal injury claim. Physicians use X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs to provide objective data. Psychologists use psychological tests. In an injury case, it can be expected that the plaintiff will have a bias, a subjective opinion about their … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist Click Here For Part One For the experienced worker (those with skills beyond the entry level) transferability of their skills (TSA) to alternative work is considered. Essentially, a definition of transferability means; what skills has the person acquired as a result of their work that they can … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist The most frequent response after introducing myself as a forensic psychologist is – WOW. Followed by the statement….that’s a really interesting career, followed immediately with the question… What is a Forensic Psychologist? Check out the video explanation below. Forensic psychology is the practice of offering expert witness … Read more
By Dr. Ken Manges, Ph.D. | Forensic Psychologist Sexual assault occurs when a person forces another person into sexual activity against his or her will. The Department of Justice says sexual assault takes many forms, including rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact. The crime includes forced sexual intercourse (rape), sodomy … Read more