Using signal detection theory in the analysis of emotional sensitivity of male recidivist offenders

ConclusionsOur findings show that direct observations of emotional arousal, but not valence, discriminate between recidivist offenders with antisocial personality disorder and non‐offending controls. Use of such approaches is likely to provide more valid data than self‐reports and may prove particularly useful in studies of intervention for recidivists or in assessment of their readiness for release. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - February 1, 2015 Category: Criminology Authors: Fernando Barbosa, Pedro R. Almeida, Fernando Ferreira‐Santos, João Marques‐Teixeira Tags: Original Article Source Type: research