News & Events Featuring Dr. Kenneth J. Manges
Understanding Tests in a Forensic Environment
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
What is a Vocational Evaluator? – Part Two
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
What is a Forensic Psychologist?
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
What is Sexual Assault?
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
Anxiety, COVID-19 and Your Smartphone
By Dr. Kenneth Manges, Forensic Psychologist A recent article in Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking by Dr. Brenda Wiederhold (Vol 13, No.4 2020), suggests we are victims of infodemic. A term coined by The World Health Organization (WHO), for an abundance of information, not always accurate, that causes consternation, frustration, and conspiracy thinking and makes … Read more
COVID-19 Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Examples Of COVID-19 Wrongful Death Lawsuits In her recently published legal alert, Fisher Phillips attorney Chantell Foley discusses new lawsuits about wrongful death actions. (The full alert can be viewed here.) The article goes on to say, as COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, so too does the number of COVID-19 lawsuits filed against employers. Recently, an increasing number of … Read more
Doing Well In School While Taking Classes Online
By Dr. Kenneth Manges Prompted by two law students and an article in the August 16th New York Times, “College at Home, Don’t Panic” I thought a message about learning via the Web might be of some help to parents and students. My thoughts and research findings follow. Be available to engage your parents as your … Read more
Video meetings with the court
What to do when you are telecommuting and testifying by internetMany court meetings are transitioning to telephone or video link. This guide is intended to provide useful tips and advice on preparing for and attending tele-communicated event. Helpful information the Court wants before you testify.Provide the Court with your e-mail address and telephone number. When … Read more
Alimony/Spousal Support – What You Need to Know
I know that a divorce is a struggle and I want to talk to you today about how to relieve some of that struggle when it comes to alimony/future spousal support. The old saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you” comes to mind. The information is not intended nor should it be interpreted as … Read more
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