As a forensic psychology professional, one of the most common neurocognitive disorders that you will encounter is likely to be traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is prevalent amongst intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators, as...
As a forensic psychology professional, one of the most common neurocognitive disorders that you will encounter is likely to be traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is prevalent amongst intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators, as well as those in prison and jail populations.
TBI often leads to deficits in social cognition, emotional awareness and/or emotional processing, and executive function, including problems with attention, learning, memory, decision-making, and problem solving. According to the DSM-5, neurocognitive disorders due to TBI may be accompanied by disturbances in emotional function (e.g., irritability, easy frustration, tension and anxiety, and affective lability), personality changes (e.g., disinhibition, apathy, suspiciousness, and aggression), physical disturbances (e.g., headache, fatigue, sleep disorders, vertigo or dizziness, tinnitus or hyperacusis, photosensitivity, anosmia, and reduced tolerance to psychotropic medications). In more severe TBI, neurological symptoms and signs (e.g., seizures, hemiparesis, visual disturbances, cranial nerve deficits) are present as well as evidence of orthopedic injuries (APA, 2013, Section II: “Neurocognitive Disorders”).
For this Discussion, you will examine neurocognitive disorders and consider how the symptoms associated with them contribute to criminal behavior. You will then analyze the forensic psychology implications of neurocognitive disorders and consider how this information may inform your decision-making as a forensic psychology professional.
Define and explain the neurocognitive disorder (Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration) exemplified in the interactive media program “Neurocognitive Disorders: A Case Study” based on the DSM-5 and the scholarly articles found in this week’s Learning Resources.
Explain how and why some of the symptoms associated with neurocognitive disorders contribute to criminal behavior.
Explain the forensic psychological implications of the neurocognitive disorder.
Your posts should be substantial (300–500 words), supported with scholarly evidence.
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