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Brain scans reveal a difference between psychopaths and other people
- Noaidi 5mo ago"Scientists have uncovered a striking brain difference linked to psychopathy: people with psychopathic traits were found to have a striatum — a brain region tied to reward, motivation, and decision-making — that was about 10% larger on average than those without such traits. Using MRI scans and psychological assessments on 120 participants, researchers connected this enlarged brain region to thrill-seeking, impulsive behavior, and a stronger drive for stimulation." Original Paper: Larger striatal volume is associated with increased adult psychopathy https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395622001273?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00223...