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Brain research shows psychopathic criminals do not lack empathy, but fail to use it automatically
July 25, 2013 by NewsBot
A brain imaging study in the Netherlands shows individuals with psychopathy have reduced empathy while witnessing the pains of others. When asked to empathize, however, they can activate their empathy.
