Psychopathy : an introduction to biological findings and their implications / Andrea L. Glenn and Adrian Raine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glenn, Andrea L.

Contributor:

Raine, Adrian.

Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

Series:

Psychology and crime series

Psychology and crime

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antisocial personality disorders.

Antisocial personality disorders--Genetic aspects.

Psychopaths.

Mental illness--Genetic aspects.

Mental illness.

Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Mental Disorders--genetics.

Medical Subjects:

Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Mental Disorders--genetics.

Physical Description:

vii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : New York University Press, [2014]

Summary:

Introduction -- Genetics -- Hormones -- Psychophysiology -- Neuropsychology -- Brain imaging -- Biosocial and environmental influences -- Successful psychopaths -- Ethical issues -- Prevention, intervention, and treatment -- Conclusion.

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 opathy 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. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Genetics

Hormones

Psychophysiology

Neuropsychology

Brain imaging

Biosocial and environmental influences

Successful psychopaths

Ethical issues

Prevention, intervention, and treatment

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-243) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

ISBN:

9780814777053

0814777058

9780814745441

081474544X

OCLC:

860944197