They say that in Psychopaths a marked lack of empathy is a hallmark characteristic of individuals with psychopathy. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex is key for our moral decision-making. Several studies have suggested the neural basis for empathy is either faulty or lacking altogether in the psychopathic brain.
Research has indicated that psychopaths might have an impaired mirror neuron system— that is, difficulties with the neurons that, in a healthy brain, activate both when we perceive someone else doing an action and when we do that same action ourselves.
When the highly psychopathic individuals were asked to imagine that somebody else was experiencing pain, the same brain areas failed to respond.
Many believe that psychopathy is down to faulty brain circuits. But what causes these disconnects between brain areas? Some have suggested that the male sex hormone testosterone could be the culprit.
A study of 80 prisoners used functional MRI technology to determine their responses to a series of scenarios depicting intentional harm or faces expressing pain. It found that psychopaths showed no activity in areas of the brain linked to empathic concern.
MJTC has shown good results.
Research has indicated that psychopaths might have an impaired mirror neuron system— that is, difficulties with the neurons that, in a healthy brain, activate both when we perceive someone else doing an action and when we do that same action ourselves.
When the highly psychopathic individuals were asked to imagine that somebody else was experiencing pain, the same brain areas failed to respond.
Many believe that psychopathy is down to faulty brain circuits. But what causes these disconnects between brain areas? Some have suggested that the male sex hormone testosterone could be the culprit.
A study of 80 prisoners used functional MRI technology to determine their responses to a series of scenarios depicting intentional harm or faces expressing pain. It found that psychopaths showed no activity in areas of the brain linked to empathic concern.
MJTC has shown good results.
Prof.Lakshman Madurasinghe
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