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Psychopathology and violence: A review of literature

Year: 1986

Type: review

Abstract: The role of psychopathology in the occurence of violence is reviewed. Diagnosis, course of illness and various symptom clusters are important variables which help predict the incidence of violence in psychiatric populations. The violent act varies greatly in terms of such characteristics as intentionality, planning, and severity, depending on the psychopathology present.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1016/0010-440x(86)90022-2

Authors: Menachem Krakowski, Jan Volavka, David Brizer

Institutions: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York University

Language: English

Topic: Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,470