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Psychopathy - An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Hardcover)
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Psychopathy - An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Hardcover)
Series: Psychology and Crime
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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.Andrea L. Glenn is Assistant Professor in the Center for
the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems and the Department of
Psychology at the University of Alabama. Adrian Raine is University
Professor and the Richard Perry Professor of Criminology,
Psychiatry, and Psychology, as well Chair of the Department of
Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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