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Seeing Black: Race, Crime, and Visual Processing

The stereotype of Black Americans as violent and criminal is strong and automatic. Research shows that just as the presence of Black individuals can trigger thoughts of crime, the concept of crime can also trigger thoughts of Black people.

Competence, Culpability, and Punishment: Implications of Atkins for Executing and Sentencing Adolescents

The article argues that the Supreme Court's reasoning for prohibiting the execution of people with mental retardation should also apply to adolescents.

Criminal decision making: The development of adolescent judgment, criminal responsibility, and culpability

The juvenile justice system has shifted towards more punitive measures, treating adolescents similarly to adults. This raises questions about adolescent maturity and decision-making in criminal contexts.

Minor Physical Anomalies and Family Adversity as Risk Factors for Violent Delinquency in Adolescence

Early childhood factors, like disruptive behaviors and family context, predict later violent delinquency. Biological and environmental factors interact from early life, with adverse conditions exacerbating predispositions.

The role of parent–child interactions in the association between mental health and prosocial behavior: Evidence from early childhood to late adolescence

The study examines how children's mental health symptoms and prosocial behavior relate over time, considering the impact of parent-child relationships like conflict and closeness. Researchers found varied connections between these factors.

Childhood maltreatment influences adult brain structure through its effects on immune, metabolic, and psychosocial factors

Childhood maltreatment is linked to brain structure changes later in life. This connection may be influenced by factors like adult trauma, obesity, and inflammation.

Trajectories of parental harshness and exposure to community violence differentially predict externalizing and internalizing mental health problems in legal system-involved youth

Mental health problems are rising in young people, especially those involved with the legal system. Parental harshness and community violence are common stressors contributing to these issues. These factors increase mental health risks.

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A meta-analysis study on peer influence and adolescent substance use

This study synthesizes existing literature and conducts meta-analyses on how peer influence affects adolescent substance use. It aims to quantify this effect across multiple substances and compare perceived versus actual peer substance use.

Beneath the Top of the Iceberg- Financial Capacity Deficits in Mixed Dementia with and without Depression

This study found that individuals with mixed dementia (MD) exhibit impaired financial capacity, especially when also experiencing depression. This suggests a need for targeted support for financial decision-making in this population.

Vulnerability, ageism, and health: is it helpful to label older adults as a vulnerable group in health care?

This article explores whether labeling older adults as a vulnerable group in healthcare is helpful. It examines different concepts of vulnerability and ageism's role in how older adults are perceived and treated.

Vulnerability of Older Adults to Government Impersonation Scams

A study found that older adults are highly vulnerable to government impersonation scams. Many participants provided personal information when contacted by a fictitious agency about their Social Security and Medicare benefits.

The Effects of Financial Attitudes, Financial Literacy and Health Literacy on Sustainable Financial Retirement Planning: The Moderating Role of the Financial Advisor

This study examines the factors influencing financial retirement planning among self-employed Malaysians. Many self-employed individuals lack financial literacy and struggle with retirement savings, making planning essential.

Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System

Many people involved with the US criminal justice system struggle with drug use and addiction. Providing effective drug treatment at various stages could help reduce crime and repeat offenses.

Detecting Mens Rea in the Brain

An experiment attempted to detect brain differences between mental states relevant to criminal law. Jurors often struggle to distinguish between "knowing" and "reckless" mental states, highlighting a critical gap in the justice system.