Assessment of neuropsychological functioning.

Puente, Antonio E.; Puente, Antonio N.

doi:10.1037/14048-009

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“…It might be worthy to remind here that the standardized version of Lurian approach is not frequently administered in a clinical setting [16]. First, it is time-consuming, which considerably limits its efficacy, and second, most clinical psychologists find flexibility of testing the patient to be most useful in delineating the deficits underlying observed symptoms [17].…”

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Application of Lurian Approach to Assessment of Perpetrators of Crimes

Kaczmarek¹

2018

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The central question in law is whether a defendant is responsible for his/her wrongdoing. Recent progress in neuroscience, especially in brain imaging, has shown potential for finding more objective tools for the evaluation of brain disorders. In the case of perpetrators, damage to the prefrontal area is believed to be of relevance in criminal responsibility, since it modulates and controls aggressive urges originating from the limbic system. To absolve guilt, a brain scan would have to show that a perpetrator was unable to control his/her behavior; however, it shows only what is and not what could be. It is therefore impossible to obtain behavioral data that would indicate a disorder of executive functioning at both the time of evaluation andthe instant offence. The diagnostic value of performing a neurolinguistics analysis of narratives elicited from brain-damaged patients was demonstrated in the first study. Another study supported the assumption of a frontal lobe defect in individuals with a history of violent behavior. The present study compared results obtained from three groups matched for age, sex, and education: perpetrators of crimes, healthy soldiers, and patients with lesions of the frontal lobes. A battery of tests measuring frontal lobe deficits was administered along with one of the tasks of the Narrative Abilities Test, based upon Luria’s approach to the examination of speech. Statistically significant differences were found between perpetrators and healthy controls but not between frontal lobe patients and perpetrators, which confirms frontal lobe deficits in that group. Keywords: Lurian approach, perpetrators, neurolinguistics analysis, narratives

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Application of Lurian Approach to Assessment of Perpetrators of Crimes

Kaczmarek¹

2018

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“…In this systematic review, we considered a total of 16 articles about neuropsychological and psychological aspects and assessment, respectively. Neuropsychological evaluation allows for an in-depth analysis of cognitive deficits associated with brain dysfunction and is useful for diagnosis according to some diagnostic criteria for neurological disorders [ 21 ]. Neuropsychological assessment in adults as a screening method is often used in differential diagnosis, often to distinguish between psychiatric and neurogenetic conditions, between different neurological conditions [ 22 , 23 ], and to identify the possible anatomical localization of the disorder [ 24 ].…”

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The Lack of Ad Hoc Neuropsychological Assessment in Adults with Neurofibromatosis: A Systematic Review

Maresca,

Bonanno,

Veneziani

et al. 2024

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Background: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder that affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Children and adolescents with NF1 commonly experience neuropsychological, motor, and behavioral deficits. The cognitive profile hallmark of this disorder includes visuospatial and executive function impairments. These cognitive disorders may persist into adulthood. This study aims to analyze previous research studies that have described cognitive dysfunctions in adults with NF1. The purpose of this analysis is to review the neuropsychological and psychological assessment methods used. Methods: A total of 327 articles were identified based on the search terms in their titles and abstracts. The evaluation was conducted by scrutinizing each article’s title, abstract, and text. Results: Only 16 articles were found to be eligible for inclusion based on the pre-defined criteria. The selected studies primarily focus on the development of diagnostic protocols for individuals with NF1. Conclusions: The management of NF1 disease requires a multidisciplinary approach to address symptoms, preserve neurological functions, and ensure the best possible quality of life. However, cognitive impairment can negatively affect psychological well-being. This study suggested that cognitive functions in NF1 patients were not tested using specific measures, but rather were evaluated through intelligence scales. Additionally, the findings revealed that there is no standardized neuropsychological assessment for adults with NF1. To address this gap, it would be helpful to create a specific neuropsychological battery to study cognitive function in NF1 patients during clinical studies. This battery could also serve as a tool to design models for cognitive rehabilitation by using reliable and sensitive measures of cognitive outcomes.

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Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Assessment of neuropsychological functioning.

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References 77 publications

Application of Lurian Approach to Assessment of Perpetrators of Crimes

Application of Lurian Approach to Assessment of Perpetrators of Crimes

The Lack of Ad Hoc Neuropsychological Assessment in Adults with Neurofibromatosis: A Systematic Review

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