Abstract
Pathological functioning is often diagnosed in terms of either psychiatric dysfunction or neuropsychological deficits. There is, however, a growing belief that such an 'either or' approach is inadequate. The proposition is put forward that a 'situational diagnosis' allows for a more comprehensive assessment of behaviour and a more accurate evaluation of an offender's legal responsibility.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1214-1218 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Medicine and Law |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |