International Journal of Psychiatry Research
Open AccessAntisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, and their Implications in Brazilian Criminal Jurisdiction
Authors: Alexandre Martins Valença, José Brasileiro Dourado Junior, Milena Ferreira de França, Luiz Felipe Rigonatti, Quirino Cordeiro, Talvane Moraes, Antonio Gerado da Silva, Lisieux E De Borba Telles.
Abstract
This paper seeks to examine the concepts of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and psychopathy through the principal contemporary, theoretical and classificatory frameworks, as well as to analyze the application of these severe forms of personality disorders in penal responsiiblity. Although ASPD and psychopathy reveal disturbing and difficult-to-control behavioral profiles, Brazilian law treats such individuals as criminally responsible, except in extraordinary circumstances.
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