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Personality disorders and biosocial trait theories: The argument for radical legal reform.

Authors :
Peters DC 2nd
Source :
Behavioral sciences & the law [Behav Sci Law] 2010 Mar-Apr; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 289-302.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This article reviews antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy, and violence and develops a three factor model of personality traits. Then a discussion of related personality disorders precedes the development of a categorical two factor model of impulsive versus remorseless violence. A paradigm of proactive, medical, and school based early intervention and prevention is advocated as a useful addition to the reactive detention of criminal justice. Integration of psychological tests, neuroimaging, and genomic data in early childhood and school based intervention strategies to prevent the development of conduct disorder and attenuate criminal propensity inform this approach.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1099-0798
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Behavioral sciences & the law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20422651
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.932