Executive function and personality in adolescent and adult offenders vs. non-offenders

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The article provides an analysis of psychometric tests given to young offenders, adult offenders, and non-offenders. The authors conclude dramatic differences were found among offenders and non-offenders, with offenders demonstrating lower executive capacity and maladaptive personality features, as well as a lack of social competency, judgement, and foresight.

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Identifying violent-toward-staff juvenile delinquents via the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory and neuropsychological measures

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Issues discussed concern the use of psychological tests such as the Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory to evaluate the risk for violent behavior in juvenile delinquents. Topics addressed include the prevention of violence against correctional facility staff, juvenile psychopathology, and treatment options for the adolescents.

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Utility of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter for problem identification and treatment planning in correctional institutions

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The effectiveness of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter given to juvenile offenders is evaluated. The author argues the personality test is inexpensive and easy to administer and provides possible areas for treatment interventions.

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