Will future forensic assessment be neurobiologic?

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2006 Apr;15(2):429-44, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2005.11.004.

Abstract

During the past two decades, research on the role of biologic factors in antisocial behavior has made great progress. This article discusses recent findings and their possible implications for future forensic assessment and treatment. In addition, some relevant philosophical, ethical, and political questions are brought forward.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiopathology*
  • Forecasting
  • Forensic Psychiatry / methods*
  • Forensic Psychiatry / trends*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Mental Disorders / genetics
  • Mental Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Neurobiology / methods*