Will future forensic assessment be neurobiologic?
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.
Popma
Arne
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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, VU University Medical Center, P/a De Bascule, Rijksstraatweg 145PB, 3031115 ZG Duivendrecht, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.popma@debascule.com
Raine
Adrian
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D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005544:Forecasting; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009446:Neurobiology / Q000379:methods*