I enjoyed the content of this article. Knowing the signs of a criminal in the making is important information to know in order to stop a murderer/rapist in the making.
I would be interested in finding out my supposed likely hood of becoming a criminal. If I have children in the future I would definitely be interested in their numbers, so then I would have some chance of intervention. I would be concerned if my child often displays aggressive behavior, enjoyed harming others/animals, or don't seem to care about consequences for their actions. I would most likely have my child go a counselor or therapist and help redirect excess energy in a sport or other recreational activity.
I am interested in how PET scan showed lower activity in the amygdala and prefrontal cortext of murder's brains. What causes the the negative autonomic responses associated with fear and emotional response in the amygdala? Does the low activity level in the prefrontal cortex cause lack of control of his/her actions and reactions in these killers?
I agreed with you Megan, I would want to know. To take whatever prevention steps available. I had no idea this topic would be so heated , as far as what the general public thinks. I brought the topic up to my dad. He got really excited and was going on about "slippery slopes" and "Hitler'. It's interesting to see something you would think of as clear cut (I did) is really quite upsetting to people.
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