One and Done sets out the most efficient method of studying discovery and filtering facts into draft Chapter Method cross-examinations. Using the techniques of One and Done, we can rapidly study discovery in the most fruitful order and simultaneously filter […]
Public defenders operate in an emotional ecosystem shaped by scarcity, hierarchy, racism, and chronic trauma. These conditions make self-protectionism adaptive and cause even promising reforms to wither. Yet unlike other helping fields, we rarely recognize how critical emotional intelligence (EI) […]
The Dark Tetrad is a constellation of four interrelated personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism. These four traits are typified by grandiosity, manipulativeness, lack of empathy, and indifference to the well-being of others. The Dark Tetrad is linked to […]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder distinguished by impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention. Typically emerging during childhood, these symptoms can persist into adulthood and contribute to social, occupational, and behavioral problems. These behavioral problems can include criminal justice-involvement, as ADHD […]
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Klüver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder precipitated by bilateral brain damage in the temporal lobes, including the hippocampus and amygdala. Common causes of this type of brain damage include traumatic brain injuries, strokes, herpes simplex encephalitis, tuberculosis, and other […]
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Energy drinks have become increasingly popular in the United States and beyond. There is a diverse selection of energy drinks found on the market. Although there is no single definition, these beverages typically contain high amounts of sugar, caffeine, and […]
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a serious brain condition due to a thiamine deficiency (i.e., vitamin B1) that is primarily caused by chronic alcohol consumption and malnutrition. WKS consists of two stages. First, the acute phase (i.e., Wernicke’s encephalopathy) is characterized […]
Exposure to lead, a neurotoxin, can have devastating consequences on organ systems, including the brain and heart. For instance, lead exposure during the prenatal period and early childhood can impair the development of brain structures and functions (e.g., cerebral cortex and […]
