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Psychopaths are not neurally equipped to have concern for others, study shows

Prisoners who are psychopaths lack the basic neurophysiological "hardwiring" that enables them to care for others, according to a new study by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago and the University of New Mexico.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 9 | with audio podcast

Laughter perception networks in brain different for mocking, joyful or ticklish laughter

A laugh may signal mockery, humor, joy or simply be a response to tickling, but each kind of laughter conveys a wealth of auditory and social information. These different kinds of laughter also spark different connections ...

Neuroscience created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast