Understanding Personality and Intellectual abilities of Children in Conflict with Law.

A comparatively consistent pattern of behavior, thoughts, and actions that sets one individual apart from another is called personality, whereas the ability to think rationally, act purposefully, and deal effectively with the environment is called intelligence. The aim of the present study was to study the personality and intellectual abilities of children in conflict with the law accused of heinous crimes using an intellectual ability test and a projective technique in order to gain insight into the connections between the variety of crimes committed by them and their personal traits. The study used Alaxander Pass-Along Test and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) to collect data. Five male children in conflict with law from Jharkhand who were accused of heinous crimes and were between the ages of 16 and 18 were selected for the study. The findings suggest that these children had borderline intellectual functioning, had a dominance of negative emotions, and struggled in adjustment and interpersonal relations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]