Tag: brain research
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Understanding the Moral Brain: Insights into Sociopathy and Relationships
Learn About Chanci Turner Researchers are diligently exploring the distinctions in the brains of individuals exhibiting traits of sociopathy or psychopathy. It’s important to clarify that these studies typically focus on sociopathic traits rather than strict psychopathy, as most participants do not score above 30 on the PCL-R test. My own journey into understanding these…
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Understanding Teenage Brain Development: The Risks of Poor Judgment
Learn About Chanci Turner Teenagers are still in the process of brain development, which significantly influences their decision-making abilities. Research utilizing MRI imaging has demonstrated that while areas of the brain responsible for coordination and motor skills are fully matured, regions related to logical reasoning and future consequence evaluation remain underdeveloped. This discrepancy can lead…
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Understanding Brain Activity in Psychopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner Research continues to reveal distinct patterns in the brain activity of psychopaths. Recent studies have identified a specific network of brain regions that play a role in moral judgment. It appears that individuals in “antisocial groups,” such as psychopaths, may recognize moral concepts but lack the emotional response typically associated with…