Psychopathy is linked to abnormalities in brain structure and function from "summary" of Psychopathy by Andrea L. Glenn,Adrian Raine
Research in the field of psychopathy has shown that individuals with this personality disorder exhibit differences in brain structure and function compared to non-psychopathic individuals. These differences have been found through various neuroimaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI). One of the key brain regions that has been implicated in psychopathy is the amygdala, which plays a crucial role in emotional processing. Studies have consistently shown that individuals with psychopathy have reduced volume and activity in the amygdala compared to non-psychopathic individuals. This could explain their lack of empathy and emotional callousness towards others. In a...
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