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Executive function and language deficits associated with aggressive-sadistic personality

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 August 2006

Anthony C. Ruocco  and
Steven M. Platek
Anthony C. Ruocco*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Neuropsychology Program, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA19102-1192http://psychology.drexel.edu/ECNL/
Steven M. Platek*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA19104
*
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Abstract:

Aggressive-sadistic personality disorder (SPD) involves derivation of pleasure from another's physical or emotional suffering, or from control and domination of others. Findings from a head-injured sample indicate that SPD traits are associated with neuropsychological deficits in executive function and language, suggesting difficulties in frontal-lobe-mediated self-regulation of aggressive and emotional impulses. Implications for rehabilitation of aggressive offenders are discussed.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 29 , Issue 3 , June 2006 , pp. 239 - 240
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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