Psychopathy : an introduction to biological findings and their implications /
Glenn, Andrea L.,
Psychopathy : an introduction to biological findings and their implications / Andrea L. Glenn and Adrian Raine. - 272 pages. - Psychology and crime . - Psychology and crime. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Specialized.
9780814777053 (hbk.) : £54.00 9780814745441 (pbk.) : £19.99
Antisocial personality disorders.
Antisocial personality disorders--Genetic aspects.
Psychopaths.
Mental illness--Genetic aspects.
Health and Fitness.
Health and Wellbeing.
616.8'582
Psychopathy : an introduction to biological findings and their implications / Andrea L. Glenn and Adrian Raine. - 272 pages. - Psychology and crime . - Psychology and crime. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Specialized.
9780814777053 (hbk.) : £54.00 9780814745441 (pbk.) : £19.99
Antisocial personality disorders.
Antisocial personality disorders--Genetic aspects.
Psychopaths.
Mental illness--Genetic aspects.
Health and Fitness.
Health and Wellbeing.
616.8'582