The Psychopath Whisperer

The Psychopath Whisperer: The Science of Those Without Conscience [Kindle Edition]

Author: Kent A. Phd Kiehl - ISBN: B00G8ELS94 - Language: English - Format: PDF, EPUB

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A compelling journey into the science and behavior of psychopaths, written by the leading scientist in the field of criminal psychopathy.

We know of psychopaths from chilling headlines and stories in the news and movies—from Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, to Hannibal Lecter and Dexter Morgan. As Dr. Kent Kiehl shows, psychopaths can be identified by a checklist of symptoms that includes pathological lying; lack of empathy, guilt, and remorse; grandiose sense of self-worth; manipulation; and failure to accept one’s actions. But why do psychopaths behave the way they do? Is it the result of their environment— how they were raised—or is there a genetic compo­nent to their lack of conscience?

This is the question Kiehl, a protégé of famed psychopath researcher Dr. Robert Hare, was deter­mined to answer as he began his career twenty years ago. To aid in his quest to unravel the psy­chopathic mind, Kiehl created the first mobile functional MRI scanner to study psychopaths in prison populations. The brains of more than five hundred psychopaths and three thousand other offenders have been scanned by Kiehl’s labora­tory—the world’s largest forensic neuroscience repository of its kind. Over the course of The Psy­chopath Whisperer, we follow the scientific bread crumbs that Kiehl uncovered to show that the key brain structures that correspond with emotional engagement and reactions are diminished in psy­chopaths, offering new clues to how to predict and treat the disorder.

In The Psychopath Whisperer, Kiehl describes in fascinating detail his years working with psy­chopaths and studying their thought processes— from the remorseless serial killers he meets with behind bars to children whose behavior and per­sonality traits exhibit the early warning signs of psychopathy.

Less than 1 percent of the general population meets the criteria for psychopathy. But psycho­paths account for a vastly outsized proportion of violent crimes. And as Kiehl shows, many who aren’t psychopaths exhibit some of the behaviors and traits associated with the condition. What do you do if you discover your roommate, or boss, or the person you are dating has traits that define a psy­chopath? And what does having a diminished limbic region of the brain mean for how the legal system approaches crimes committed by psychopaths?

A compelling narrative of cutting-edge science, The Psychopath Whisperer will open your eyes on a fascinating but little understood world, with startling implications for society, the law, and our personal lives.


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• File Size: 1670 KB
• Print Length: 306 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 077043584X
• Publisher: Crown (April 22, 2014)
• Sold by: Random House LLC
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00G8ELS94
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31 Reviews The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience Kindle edition by Kent A Phd Kiehl Download it once and read it on your Kindle device PC The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience by Kent A Kiehl2014 ISBN 077043584X English 304 pages EPUB 1 MBA compellingThe Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience 2014 ISBN The Science of Those Without Conscience Free Download The Psychopath Whisperer 31 Reviews The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience by Kent A Kiehl Ph D is an educational look on how functional MRI 39 s provide insight into the Download The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience by Kent A Kiehl narrated by Kevin Pariseau digital audio book Get the Audible Audio Psychopath Whisperer The The Science of Those Without The The Science of Those Without Conscience edge science The Psychopath Whisperer will open The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience free ebook download Views 329 Catalogue Get tons of free books on Getbookee Author s The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience eBook Kent A Phd Kiehl Amazon fr Boutique Kindle From the Hardcover edition The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience ePub Adobe DRM can be read on any device that can open ePub Adobe DRM files Unfortunately his new book The Psychopath Whisperer The Science of Those Without Conscience falters Yes it has its moments particularly when

The Psychopath Whisperer: The Science of Those Without Conscience by Kent A. Kiehl Ph.D. is an educational look on how functional MRI's provide insight into the psychopathic mind. The book is well written and an easy read. There is not a lot of scientific or psychological jargon that will be beyond the comprehension of most readers. The style is very relaxed and combines an academic and autobiographical approach.

Following are my thoughts on The Psychopath Wisperer:

Pros:

+ Interesting information on the use of Functional MRI (fMRI) and the difference in brains between psychopaths and non-psychopaths
+ Good information on the relationship between conduct disorder in youth and psychopathy in adults along with information on Callous Conduct Disordered Youth
+ Information on the importance of the amygdala and the paralimbic system in relation to antisocial personality disorder
+ Discussion on different assessments used to diagnose antisocial personality traits
+ Discussion of the Decompression Model used at Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center which is a treatment program focused on juveniles. As Kiehl states, "The results were nothing short of staggering."
+ Good overview of the history of psychopathy

Cons:

- Much of the information and examples is based on the DSM-IV which is now outdated since the introduction of the DSM-V. I would have like to seen the author incorporate information from the DSM-V.
- I do not feel that the title is representative of the topic. Using the title "The Psychopath Whisperer" implies that there is some control gained over psychopaths which is not the case. There is more "understanding" but not control.
- The book is written in part academic style and part autobiographical style.

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