Murder in the Courtroom
Oxford University Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-19-999572-1 (ISBN)
Murder in the Courtroom presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of issues most relevant to answering questions regarding the link between cognitive functioning and violence. It is the first book to focus exclusively on the etiology and assessment of cognitive impairment in the context of violent behavior and the challenges courts face in determining the reliability of neuroscience evidence; provide objective discussions of currently available neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging techniques, and their strengths and limitations; provide a methodology for the assessment of cognitive dysfunction in the context of violent behavior that is likely to withstand a Daubert challenge; and include detailed discussions of criminal cases to illustrate important points. Clinical and forensic psychologists and psychiatrists, cognitive neuroscientists, and legal professionals will be able to use this book to further their understanding of the relationship between brain function and extreme violence.
Brigitte Vallabhajosula, Ph.D., is a consultant in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice. She holds master's degrees in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with specialization in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Vallabhajosula has an understanding of the development of PET radiotracers and their clinical applications and potential utility in understanding the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders. For the last eight years she has focused her attention exclusively on the use of neuroimaging modalities within the forensic population.
Prologue ; Chapter 1. Violence, Free Will, and Legal Responsibility ; Chapter 2. The Human Brain and Cognition ; Chapter 3. The Basics of Neuroimaging ; Chapter 4. Neuropsychological Assessment ; Chapter 5. The Etiology and Neurobiology of Violence ; Chapter 6. Violence and the Adolescent Brain ; Chapter 7. The Admissibility of Scientific Evidence ; Chapter 8. The Issue of Evidentiary Reliability ; Chapter 9. Malingering and its Assessment ; Chapter 10. Neuroscience and the Law ; Chapter 11. Linking Brain Function and Behavior ; Chapter 12. A Cautionary Tale ; References ; About the Author ; Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 19.3.2015 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | American Psychology-Law Society Series |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 236 x 155 mm |
| Gewicht | 530 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Verhaltenstherapie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht | |
| Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Familienrecht | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-999572-9 / 0199995729 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-999572-1 / 9780199995721 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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