The neuropsychology of impulse control: New insights into violent behaviors

The neuropsychology of impulse control: New insights into violent behaviors

Environmental stressors, especially within penal environments, have led to increased violence within correctional settings. Knowledge of the neuropsychology of impulse control needs to be within the scope of knowledge of correctional officials at all levels.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of police and criminal psychology 2001-06, Vol.16 (2), p.25-32
Hauptverfasser: French, Laurence A., DeOca, Beatrice M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Behavior
Correctional institutions
Disruption
Impulsivity
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Psychology
Violence
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Zusammenfassung:Environmental stressors, especially within penal environments, have led to increased violence within correctional settings. Knowledge of the neuropsychology of impulse control needs to be within the scope of knowledge of correctional officials at all levels.
ISSN:0882-0783
1936-6469
DOI:10.1007/BF02805178