Does something cause a person to become a psychopath, or are they just born that way?
<p>The discourse around psychopathy invariably gravitates towards the <em>amygdala</em>, a nugget of neural architecture implicated in our emotional responses. Neuroimaging studies have showcased anomalies in the amygdalar volume and activity in those with psychopathy. But does an aberration in this almond-shaped neural nexus signify an innate predisposition or is it a consequence of external factors?</p>
<p>Contrary to simplistic delineations, the amygdalar anomaly isn’t the sole protagonist in this narrative. Delving deeper, <em>epigenetics</em> adds another layer of complexity. While an individual’s DNA sequence remains immutable, epigenetic modifications, essentially chemical tags on our genes, can be influenced by external factors. These tags can turn genes on or off, possibly playing a part in the development or suppression of psychopathic traits. Therefore, it’s conceivable that environmental stressors or traumatic events might influence these tags, nudging an individual closer to the psychopathic spectrum.</p>
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