APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
An Analysis of New Learning and Executive Functioning As Related to Adjudicated Competence: Implications for Restorability and Treatment in a Forensic Setting
- Galya Atanasova
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center - Galya Atanasova
William James College - Fett Jessica
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center - Fett Jessica
William James College - Alina Levine
Tufts Medical Center - Alina Levine
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center - Robert Mendoza
Tufts Medical Center - Robert Mendoza
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center - Stephanie Mojena
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center - Stephanie Mojena
William James College - Alessandra Solberg
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center - Alessandra Solberg
William James College
Abstract
Neuropsychological assessment was conducted with 140-forensic inpatients who were assessed for competence to stand trial. Higher CVLT: Trials 1-5 and WCST: Learning 2 Learn scores were related to adjudicated competence, highlighting the importance of repeated exposure to material, particularly simple information paired with feedback. Implications for restorability programs are discussed.
Forensic/Criminal Justice