RT Article
T1 The neuroscience of psychopathy and forensic implications
JF Psychology, crime & law
VO 24
IS 3
SP 296
OP 312
A1 Ling, Shichun
A1 Raine, Adrian 1954-
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1736081381
AB In recent years, there has been an increase in neuroscientific research on psychopathy. This research has important forensic implications, with the potential to inform the development of new treatments, improve prediction of recidivism or future dangerousness, and reform punishment options. This selective review examines youth and adult research on the neural basis of psychopathy, and the forensic implications associated with such research. In general, neuroscience findings implicate abnormalities in prefrontal and limbic structures, including the amygdala and striatum, in the etiology of psychopathy. Child and adolescent findings are less consistent than adult findings. Forensic implications of neuroimaging findings for psychopathy are briefly discussed together with limitations and directions for future research.
K1 Psychopathy
K1 Forensic implications
K1 Functional
K1 Neuroimaging
K1 Structural
DO 10.1080/1068316X.2017.1419243