"Seeing as psychopathic behavior is similar to that of a person with brain damage, it could be that it could benefit from similar forms of treatment," said Dr. Simone Shamay-Tsoory, who conducted the ...

How people see and understand themselves is likely to have an impact on how they interpret interactions with others. Here, I briefly explore the brain areas implicated in anosognosia, how these areas ...

Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime.

Psychopathy isn't an official diagnosis; however, it's used to describe traits such as a lack of empathy, aggressiveness, and ...

When you think of a psychopath, you might picture someone lurking in the shadows, plotting their next big move. In reality, many psychopaths blend seamlessly into everyday life, often causing damage ...

Blink and you’ll miss it. If you suspect someone is a psychopath, just look into their eyes, experts advise. In a 2018 study, researchers at Cardiff and Swansea universities investigated the effect of ...

An online quiz that questions how you approach life goals and interactions with others can reveal if you have psychopathic tendencies. Professor Michael Levenson, an expert in psychology at Oregon ...

I have written previously about a physician assistant I once worked with who was arrested and charged with serial child molestation. At least two boys came forward with accusations and evidence. He ...