Psychopathy an introduction to biological findings and their implications
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 psychopa...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
New York University Press
[2014]
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| Colección: | EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Psychology and crime. |
| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b35606034*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction
- Genetics
- Hormones
- Psychophysiology
- Neuropsychology
- Brain imaging
- Biosocial and environmental influences
- Successful psychopaths
- Ethical issues
- Prevention, intervention, and treatment
- Conclusion.
