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Andrea  - Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Psychology and Crime) - 9780814777053 - V9780814777053
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Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Psychology and Crime)

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Description for Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Psychology and Crime) Hardcover. Provides a 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. Series: Psychology and Crime. Num Pages: 254 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.

A concise overview of the neuropsychology of psychopathy, written in layman's terms
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 ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
NYU Press
Condition
New
Series
Psychology and Crime
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780814777053
SKU
V9780814777053
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
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About Andrea
Adrian Raine (Author) Adrian Raine is University Professor and the Richard Perry Professor of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Andrea L. Glenn (Author) Andrea L. Glenn is Assistant Professor in the Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems and the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama. ... Read more

Reviews for Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (Psychology and Crime)
This innovative work presents the very latest and best science on the topic of psychopathy and biology. It is a tour de force with its coverage of the primary areas of biological research, explanation of the techniques used in biological research, and its coverage of existing findings on the topic. With this book, Glenn and Raine uncover hints regarding the ... Read more

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