Neuropsychological performance evaluation of convicted of murder and simple aggravated murder

Authors

  • María Fernanda Carreño-E
  • Ana María Jiménez-G
  • Carlos Francisco Rincón-L

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31157/an.v22i3.160

Keywords:

homicide, neuropsychological profile, forensic neuropsychology

Abstract

This comparative descriptive study of transverse section, characterized the neuropsychological performance of 80 men held in a medium-security prison, convicted of homicide (manslaughter 40 and 40 aggravated murder). Aged 18-55 years (X = 33.75 SD = 7.6). Brief Neuropsychological Battery (NEUROPSI), giving an overall measure of cognitive activity was used. The results were analyzed using non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney U and Chi2), least significant differences in the performance of the two groups were observed; the group of aggravated murder remained below the group of manslaughter; relationship between low neuropsychological performance and homicidal behavior including damages in higher cognitive functions, especially in executive functions was found.

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Published

2017-09-01

How to Cite

Carreño-E, M. F., Jiménez-G, A. M., & Rincón-L, C. F. (2017). Neuropsychological performance evaluation of convicted of murder and simple aggravated murder. Archivos De Neurociencias, 22(3), 50–63. https://doi.org/10.31157/an.v22i3.160

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2017)

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