Crazy Minds in Courts
An Analysis of Forensic Neuropsychology
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Forensic Neuropsychology, Schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity DisorderAbstract
This paper demonstrates how forensic neuropsychology, especially mental disorders, is used in legal cases by providing some basic information and giving two examples, schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder (DID), explaining both biological and legal aspects. This paper offers information on the history of forensic neuropsychology, tests needed for an insanity defense, and specialists involved. It also puts forward symptoms, etiology, neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, treatments, and some legal cases for both schizophrenia and DID. This paper also makes a connection between the biological and legal aspects of the disorders, concluding that mental disorders may help to argue for retaining rights but unlikely for getting an acquittal.
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