Neuropsychological assessment of a preteen with conduct disorder
Psychol. neurosci. (Impr.)
;
5(1): 47-55, Jan.-June 2012. graf, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The main objective of this article was to describe the neuropsychological performance of a preteen diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV). An average level of intelligence but poor attention, memory, and language performance and executive function were found during the neuropsychological assessment. We also found significant detriments at the behavioral level that corresponded to the DSM-IV diagnosis. These results are consistent with studies of patients with frontal lobe dysfunction in which females with conduct disorder present a neuropsychological profile with greater compromises in cognitive processes. Consequently, the present text highlights the importance of obtaining a greater empirical and theoretical background for diagnosis and early intervention to reduce the social consequences of female criminality.
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Main subject:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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Conduct Disorder
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Executive Function
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Frontal Lobe
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Neuropsychological Tests
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Psychol. neurosci. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Neurology
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Psychology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de San Buenaventura/CO
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