Psychopathy - An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Paperback)

A concise overview of the neuropsychology of psychopathy, written in layman's terms The last two decades have seen tremendous growth in biological research on psychopathy, a mental disorder distinguished by traits including a lack of empathy or emotional response, egocentricity, impulsivity, and stimulation seeking. But how does a psychopath's brain work? What makes a psychopath? Psychopathy provides a concise, non-technical overview of the research in the areas of genetics, hormones, brain imaging, neuropsychology, environmental influences, and more, focusing on explaining what we currently know about the biological foundations for this disorder and offering insights into prediction, intervention, and prevention. It also offers a nuanced discussion of the ethical and legal implications associated with biological research on psychopathy. How much of this disorder is biologically based? Should offenders with psychopathic traits be punished for their crimes if we can show that biological factors contribute? The text clearly assesses the conclusions that can and cannot be drawn from existing biological research, and highlights the pressing considerations this research demands.

General

Imprint:	New York University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Psychology and Crime
Release date:	March 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Adrian Raine • Andrea L Glenn
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-0-8147-4544-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology
LSN:	0-8147-4544-X
Barcode:	9780814745441

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