05/18/2010

Kiehl, Morse, and Others on Psychopathy and the Law

Radio Health Journal has a series of interesting interviews with Kent Kiehl, Stephen Morse, and others concerning psychopathy, neuroscience, and the law.  Go here to listen to the recording (beginning at the 2 minute mark).
May 18, 2010 11:57:18 AM | Mental Illness, Moral and Legal Responsibility, Neuroethics, Neuroimaging, Neurolaw, Neuroscience, Prediction, Psychopathy

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