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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 Yo

Who reads Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Psychology and Crime, 1)?

Author

Andrea L. Glenn, Adrian Raine

Publisher

New York University Press

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780814745441

Category

health

Subjects

Medical, Psychology, Social Science

Rating

4.6 / 5 (76 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14