Assessing frontal lobe functioning in the context of violent and aggressive behavior: A new multimodal approach
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Title
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Assessing frontal lobe functioning in the context of violent and aggressive behavior: A new multimodal approach
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:dffcbbfd2885:10249
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identifier
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10348
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Creator
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Vallabhajosula, Brigitte T.,
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Contributor
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Patricia A. Zapf
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Date
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2009
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Law | Behavioral psychology | Cognitive psychology | Aggression | Frontal Lobe Dysfunction | Neuroimaging | Neuropsychological Testing | Violence
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Abstract
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Numerous neuropsychological and neuroimaging studies have suggested that there is a strong relationship between frontal lobe impairment and aggressive behavior. Most of the studies undertaken to date, however, have failed to use valid and reliable tests and techniques to assess this relationship, which calls into question the findings of these results. Furthermore, due to the inherent limitations of all currently available tests of frontal lobe functioning and neuroimaging techniques, such as CT and SPECT, basing a conclusion of frontal lobe dysfunction on a single test or technique, is inappropriate. In addition, Daubert requires that scientific evidence proffered in a court of law must have scientific validity and evidentiary reliability. Although Daubert does not specify at what point the error rate of a test or technique exceeds the reliability requirement, given the dramatic increase of defendants who assert various defenses due to frontal lobe impairment it is imperative that the diagnoses is based on a sound methodology and valid, and reliable tests, and techniques.;At present, the methodologies employed for the assessment of frontal lobe functioning vary widely; however employing a consistent assessment approach is crucial since doing so will assist in establishing the true strength of the relationship between frontal lobe impairment and aggression. It is hoped that the multimodal approach that has been developed here will further our understanding of the relationship between aggression and the frontal lobes, as well as provide a methodology that is likely to withstand a Daubert challenge, and sophisticated cross-examination.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Criminal Justice
