Can learning to form healthy bonds reduce psychopathic behaviors?

The findings, published in the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, provide a nuanced look at the internal working models of incarcerated individuals. By examining the interplay between…

On the relationship between psychopathic traits and cognitive empathy, affective empathy, and empathic concern.

The psychological understanding of psychopathy has long been dominated by the image of a monolithic "cold-blooded" individual entirely devoid of human emotion. However, recent advancements in personality science suggest a…

Brainwaves reveal two different biological roots for psychopathic behavior

For decades, the scientific community has debated whether the antisocial and often callous behaviors associated with psychopathy stem from a lack of feeling or a lack of focus. The "Emotional…

The Striatum: A Larger Reward Center Linked to Psychopathic Traits

Neuroscientists have identified a measurable brain difference between individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits and those with few or none, suggesting a biological underpinning for certain antisocial behaviors. A groundbreaking study, published…