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Patricia Figueiredo1, Eduarda Ramião1, Ricardo Barroso2
1Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto.
Executive function (EF) deficits are linked to early antisocial behavior in youth. These deficits appear before adulthood, especially when comorbid with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Background:
- Antisocial behavior in children and adolescents may stem from underlying neuropsychological deficits.
- Executive functions (EF) are critical cognitive processes that may be impaired in youth exhibiting early signs of antisocial behavior.
Conclusions:
- Findings support neuropsychological theories linking executive dysfunctions to difficulties in conduct control and inhibition of inappropriate behaviors.
- Executive function deficits are present early in youth and can precede adult antisocial behavior, particularly when associated with ADHD.
- The review highlights key characteristics and limitations of current research on executive functions and early antisocial behavior.
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