Whether you shrug off bruises with ease or find that a stubbed toe knocks you out for a week, each of us has our own unique reaction to pain. Lead author Dr Dimana Atanassova says: 'What we know from research is that people with psychopathic traits consistently fail to change their behaviour even after receiving punishment, which suggests they struggle …
There are an estimated 300,000 of them living in the UK. Based on the work of Professor Michael Levenson, an expert in psychology at Oregon State University, the 27-point quiz covers how you approach love, your life goals and interact with others. Based on the work of Professor Michael Levenson, an expert in psychology at Oregon State University, the 27-point …
In recent years, the Indian judiciary has emphasized that no one is born a criminal, highlighting the influence of environmental factors on criminal behaviour. Several studies have highlighted the role of genetic variations in the development of psychopathic traits: MAOA Gene: The monoamine oxidase A gene, often called the "warrior gene," has been linked to aggressive and violent behaviour. ASPD …
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Have you ever been charmed by someone at work who turned out to be a bully? Dr Penney says when a person has psychopathic or sociopathic traits along with narcissistic and Machiavellian characteristics, psychologists call this the "dark-triad" of personality. If someone shows a "significant level" of psychopathic traits across many contexts, Dr Penney says they could have what's called …