Psychopathy, often incorrectly used interchangeably with sociopathy, is a complex personality disorder characterized by a profound lack of empathy, remorse, and shallow emotions. Individuals with psychopathy tend to be manipulative, impulsive, and may engage in criminal behavior. It’s crucial to understand that Psychopathy is not a clinical diagnosis in the strictest sense. The Diagnostic and… Continue reading Psychopathy: Understanding the Antisocial Personality
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Introduction to Neuroscience | Brain and Cognitive Sciences | MIT OpenCourseWare
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/9-01-introduction-to-neuroscience-fall-2007/ This course is an introduction to the mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, and diseases of the brain. Cortical area 17 also known as the primary visual cortex of the brain… Continue reading Introduction to Neuroscience | Brain and Cognitive Sciences | MIT OpenCourseWare