Psychopathy, diminished capacity and responsibility
In A. Felthouse & H. Saß (eds.), The international handbook of psychopathic disorders and the law: Laws and policies, vol II. John Wiley and Sons. pp. 275–301 (2007)
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This chapter contains sections titled:
Evolution of Diminished Capacity and Diminished Responsibility Defense
Evidence of Psychopathy as a Disorder: The Core and Associated Features of Psychopathy
A Rationale for Diminished Capacity and Responsibility in Psychopaths. The Affective and Interpersonal Impairment in Psychopaths
Neurobiological Factors in Psychopathy and How they May Impact Diminished Capacity
The Role of the Forensic Consultant
Can the Presence of Psychopathy Constitute a Diminished Capacity/Responsibility Defense?
Conditions that are Comorbid with Psychopathy or Can be Mistaken for Psychopathy that May Affect Culpability
Concerns in the Evaluation of Diminished Capacity and Responsibility in Psychopathy
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Keywords | psychopathy and criminal responsibility diminished capacity and diminished responsibility concepts neurobiological factors-authors review conviction and sentencing psychopaths extreme emotional disturbance (EED) |
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