Tag results for: Psychology

Research from the University of Missouri suggests that genetic explanations for criminal behavior have no mitigating effect on a jury. Environmental explanations they say, show an offender as a victim who has suffered harm which results in society assigning less blame for their criminal actions.

Extensive research suggests that exposure to violence can affect children’s health and well-being for years into the future. It also can desensitize them, leading them to see violence as an acceptable way to deal with problems.

A review of Richard Bruns first-hand account of his friendship with a psychopath and how he finally summoned the courage to report him to the authorities and end Charles Schmid's deadly rampage.

Christopher J. Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University states that there is no evidence to support claims that violent video games and real-world violence are connected.

An in-depth look at criminal behaviour and the introduction of insanity as a defence in 19th century Victorian Britain. Author David Vaughan provides excellent reference material on the topic alongside 25 fascinating case histories. Did mad people suffer, or did the guilty escape?