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Inside the Brain of a Psychopath

Institute of Human Anatomy via YouTube

Overview

This course delves into the physical variances in the nervous systems of individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder. The learning outcomes include understanding the distinctions between psychopathy and sociopathy, exploring the role of genetics (specifically the MAOA gene) and serotonin in psychopathy, and examining the impact of childhood trauma on brain development. The course aims to equip learners with knowledge about the behavioral traits of psychopaths and sociopaths, as well as the challenges in diagnosing and treating Antisocial Personality Disorder. The teaching method involves a video presentation with a detailed syllabus covering various topics related to the subject. This course is intended for individuals interested in psychology, neuroscience, and the complexities of personality disorders.

Syllabus

Intro.
Cluster B Personality Disorders.
Psychopath vs Sociopath.
Serotonin Creation/Action.
MAOA and Genetics.
Genetics and Psychopathy.
Function of Serotonin.
Serotonin and the Fetal Brain.
Why Men Are More Commonly Psychopathic.
The Contributing Factors of Psychopathy.
The Struggle of Studying Psychopaths.
The Empathy Center of the Brain.
The Rational Center of the Brain.
Childhood Trauma and the Brain.
Sociopathy and Childhood Trauma.
The Common Behaviors of Psychopaths and Sociopaths.
Unique Behaviors of Psychopaths.
Unique Behaviors of Sociopaths.
Treating Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Justin's Opinion on a Solution.
Why You Can't Diagnose Children.
The Impossible Task Ahead of Us.
The Importance of Logic.

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    Daniela Ríos
    es interesante sabre como actua el cerebro en el mundo psicopata, las cosas que tienen que ver , los actos que llegan a influir en el cerebro y asi mismo el cerebro como toma accion en esto, es un curso resumidamente completo

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