Annotation: Understanding the development of psychopathy

Article Abstract:

A personality-based approach is successful in clarifying the conceptual boundaries of psychopathy and delineating a group of antisocial individuals with a distinct profile of offending and clear neurocognitive markers indicating problems in processing distress in others and punishment directed to oneself. The interdisciplinary approach that integrates cognitive neuroscience and genetics would enhance understanding of the development of psychopathy.

Science & research, Research, Child psychology, Psychology, Pathological, Psychopathology

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Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds

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A twin study of high levels of psychopathic tendencies in young children is reported. The high heritability for callous-unemotional traits (CU), and for antisocial behavior (AB) children with CU suggests that molecular genetic research on AB should focus on the CU core of psychopathy.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Children, Child behavior, Antisocial personality disorder, Child behaviour, Sociopathic personality

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Research review: DSM-V conduct disorder: research needs for an evidence base

Article Abstract:

Several changes to the conduct order diagnosis that have occurred since the DSM-IV appeared in 1994 are examined to decide whether there is a need to change the diagnostic protocol for CD in DSM-V. It was concluded that the new research does not justify any alteration to the DSM-V.

United States, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Management dynamics, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Administration of Public Health Programs, Mental Health Care, Mental Health Programs, Standards, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Practice, Psychiatric services, Mental health services, Practice guidelines (Medicine), Mental illness, Mental disorders, Psychiatric personnel, Mental health personnel

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