Jean Brown

Hi! This paper may be helpful: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6640871/ For instance, it specifies that: "Disruption of PFC-amygdala connectivity has been linked to increased antisocial/criminal behavior". It is also good to note that: "While biological processes can contribute to antisocial/criminal behavior, these do not guarantee negative outcomes. Considering that many of the aforementioned biological risk factors are significantly influenced by social environment, interventions in multiple spheres may help mitigate biological risks for antisocial behavior."

Thanks for sharing this article! Indeed, it has been an "open secret" that DSM 5 has its limitations. This would be a huge change if ever as it would impact not only the clinical setting but also the educational milieu.

Yes Vera... indeed! Thanks for sharing your insights 😀

As for me, I watch variety shows, have mindfulness meditations, and pray.

Psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic theories generally emphasize the role of parenting on behavior/personality. According to this article: "The researchers found a lack of parental support during childhood is associated with increased levels of depressive symptoms and chronic health conditions (such as hypertension, arthritis and urinary problems) in adulthood, and this association persists with increasing age throughout adulthood into early old age." (https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2004/03/parental-support) Also, a study specifies that "parental mental health during children’s formative years is a significant predictor of life course distress" (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2156869320912520) Hence, it is important to look into parental mental health.

Thanks for sharing the article Vera! It is indeed a novel syndrome.

I think it's possible, for instance, this paper specifies that "Chūnibyō behavior can occur because of excessive admiration of animated character so that one can be dissolved in an imaginary world. " : file:///C:/Users/Moi%20Gene/Downloads/33356-1513-65955-1-10-20170904.pdf

It's always helpful to smile. I am an introvert and showing excitement when talking with someone makes them feel valued. It's great to find a common ground and reflect what the other person seems to be feeling or thinking about the topic.

Thanks for sharing the recent article Daniel! Yup, "cautious optimism" indeed! :)

Interesting birth of clinical psychology in terms of forensics. It's really a new field. And now, after 60 years, a number of developments have ensued.

Thanks for sharing the instructive article Daniel. Indeed, Asch's conformity experiment speaks volumes on how our judgement can become unreliable.

Thanks for your response Affra.

Hi Lulia, this article may be helpful. It specifies that Children who experience trauma earlier on in life are much more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. : https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-linked-to-trauma#3

Thanks Sam!

Thanks for the statistics Ayesha!

Hi Vera, thanks for sharing the article. In my opinion, the use of Rorshach and other projective tests in court is not recommended. I agree with the researcher's conclusion that "the Rorschach does not meet the standards which we believe the international scientific community requires of tests used in psycholegal work, and consequently that psychologists should not use it in court".