PSY 352 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Solitary Confinement, Antipsychotic, Conduct Disorder
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23 years ago he shot and killed someone as a drug deal. Growing up, he was an honor roll student who had dreams of medical school. His parents divorced, he was shot 3 times at 17. Solitary confinement (7 years) is a cold, inhumane, place. Letters from his son were a ray of light. Jails are actually cold temperature wise - intentional to reduce aggression. His transformation began when he started to examine his life. First time he realized that his son would see him as a murderer. He"s an adult, but his perspective taking was so poor. It"s better to be a hammer than a nail - the worldview for these dangerous settings. Being in prison often doesn"t put an end to criminal behavior (selling drugs) Dsm is intended for clinical use, it was made to help people. Can be misused in forensic settings, should determine punishments. Dr. b is in involved in this the most with her practice.
