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ADHD and Criminal Responsibility: When the Brain Struggles with Self-Control

Forensic Psychology by Circle Of Insight Productions

Oct 8, 20264:38Health

Can a neurodevelopmental disorder influence criminal behavior without eliminating legal responsibility? This episode examines the forensic implications of ADHD, including impaired behavioral inhibition, executive dysfunc...

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