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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 16, 2021·5 min read

          The Preferred Jobs of Serial Killers and Psychopaths

          Researchers investigate why people with psychopathic traits, and those who engage in acts of mass killing, tend to gravitate to certain careers.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 15, 2021·4 min read

          Bullies, Thieves and Chiefs: The Hidden Cost of Psychopaths at Work

          It is estimated that 1% of the general population has psychopathic traits. Among the upper echelons of corporations, up to 3.5% of employees are psychopathic, with the percentage rising for those who are chief executives. Researchers investigate how those with psychopathic traits impact the workplace for other employees, and how corporate psychopaths end up costing the economy billions of dollars due to their unethical behaviors.
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          ·May 12, 2020·4 min read

          Not all psychopaths are violent. Study reveals why some are ‘successful’ instead

          While psychopathy is generally associated with antisocial behaviors, many with the personality trait develop successful careers. A new study supports a novel model of psychopathy which runs contradictory to existing models of the disorder, focusing on the strengths associated with psychopathy, rather than just the deficits. Researchers found higher initial psychopathy was associated with a steeper increase of general inhibitory control and the inhibition of aggression over time. The effect was magnified among those who were "successful."
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·March 6, 2020·4 min read

          Rats avoid to hurt other rats: Findings shed light on human empathy disorders

          Rats show altruistic behavior and avoid harming other rats. Researchers report harm aversion is deeply engrained in our biology. The findings pave the way to increasing harm aversion in those with empathy disorders, such as psychopathy and sociopathy.
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          ·January 27, 2020·4 min read

          How personality predicts seeing others as sex objects

          Those with dark personality traits such as psychopathy, sadism, low affective empathy, narcissism, cold-heartedness, and meanness, are more likely to sexually objectify those of the opposite sex.
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          ·December 5, 2019·4 min read

          Rats use same brain area as humans to empathize with others

          Reducing activity in the anterior cingulate decreases empathetic responses in rats. The data suggests an observer shares the emotions of others as it enables them to prepare for danger.
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          ·October 29, 2019·5 min read

          Narcissism might be a dark trait but it can lower stress levels and reduce chances of depression

          Grandiose narcissists are more likely to be "mentally tough", experience less stress, and are less prone to depression.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·September 19, 2019·5 min read

          How people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses’

          Neuroimaging reveals 'successful' psychopaths (those who can control their antisocial tendencies) have greater levels of gray matter density between the left and right ventromedial prefrontal cortex. This area of the brain is implicated in self-regulatory processes, including reactive emotions.
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          ·August 29, 2019·3 min read

          Abnormal expression of genes in psychopathy

          Psychopathy is associated with altered expression of genes and immune responses related to molecular pathways. In neurons, the up-regulation of PRL10P9 and ZNF132 and down-regulation of CDG5 and OPRD1 were linked to psychopathic behaviors. The genetic expression explained up to 92% of the variance of psychopathic symptoms. Researchers speculated these genes may be relevant to the lack of empathy and emotional callousness associated with psychopathy, as previous studies have linked a number of these genes to ASD and problematic social behaviors.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 2, 2018·2 min read

          “Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in Dreams

          Researchers report those with dark triad personality traits tend to dream more about aggression and sex.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·September 26, 2018·6 min read

          Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’

          Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 11, 2018·5 min read

          How Do We Make Snap Decisions?

          Researchers look at what happens in the brain when we make snap decisions under stress.
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