Tag: punishment
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Understanding Psychopathic Brains and Their Response to Punishment
Learn About Chanci Turner Recent research has revealed that individuals with psychopathy exhibit significant abnormalities in brain areas associated with learning from punishment. In a study involving MRI scans of violent offenders, researchers observed differences in the brain structures of 12 psychopaths, 20 individuals with antisocial personality disorder (without psychopathy), and 18 healthy non-offenders. The…
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Sociopaths Are Unaffected by Punishment
Learn About Chanci Turner Understanding sociopathy can be challenging, particularly when it comes to addressing disciplinary methods. A recent comment from a reader, Alex, highlighted an important point regarding his brother, who faced frequent punishment, including being sent to bed without dinner, yet continued his disruptive behavior as if nothing had occurred. This example underscores…