Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Criminal behavior after orbitofrontal lesion].

M A Jurado1, C Junqué

  • 1Departamento de Psiquiatría y Psicobiología Clínica, Universidad de Barcelona. ajurado@psi.ub.es

Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria
|March 29, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Poor sleep quality may trigger cognitive deficits after recovery from COVID-19.

Frontiers in psychology·2024
Same author

Sleep quality in individuals with post-COVID-19 condition: Relation with emotional, cognitive and functional variables.

Brain, behavior, & immunity - health·2024
Same author

Hierarchical cluster analysis of multimodal imaging data identifies brain atrophy and cognitive patterns in Parkinson's disease.

Parkinsonism & related disorders·2020
Same author

Cortical gray matter progression in idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder and its relation to cognitive decline.

NeuroImage. Clinical·2020
Same author

Inflammatory agents partially explain associations between cortical thickness, surface area, and body mass in adolescents and young adulthood.

International journal of obesity (2005)·2020
Same author

Disruption of posterior brain functional connectivity and its relation to cognitive impairment in idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder.

NeuroImage. Clinical·2020
Same journal

Mortality Risks in Patients With Schizophrenia in Shanghai: A Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Causal Relationship Between Vitamin D and Anxiety and Depression: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Assessment of Mental Health Nurses' Competences: A Scoping Review.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Gender Identity and Gender Dysphoria in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

Bridging Three Decades: Global Self-Harm Trends From 1990-2021 and Projections to 2040.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
Same journal

ADHD, Subtypes and Cognitive Performance: WISC-V as a Support Tool for Diagnostic Assessment.

Actas espanolas de psiquiatria·2026
See all related articles

Orbitofrontal lesions can cause significant behavioral changes, including antisocial conduct, impacting daily life. Long-term monitoring is crucial for managing these complex social cognition deficits.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Orbitofrontal cortex lesions can lead to severe social and behavioral dysregulation.
  • These deficits may manifest as antisocial behavior, hindering independent living.

Observation:

  • Two cases of young adults with orbitofrontal lesions presented with chronic behavioral changes resembling antisocial personality disorder.
  • Symptoms included criminal actions, with neuropsychological deficits noted in one patient but not the other.

Findings:

  • Orbitofrontal cortex damage impairs self-regulation and social cognition, crucial for complex social behaviors.
  • Symptoms may worsen over time, underscoring the need for longitudinal assessment.

Implications:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Understanding orbitofrontal cortex function is vital for diagnosing and managing social cognition disorders.
  • Long-term follow-up is essential for patients with orbitofrontal lesions to address evolving behavioral and social challenges.