Shedding light on antisocial behavior through genetically informed research
Antisocial behavior (ASB) refers to a set of behaviors that violate social norms and disregard
the well-being and rights of others. In this review, we synthesize evidence from studies using …
the well-being and rights of others. In this review, we synthesize evidence from studies using …
Anthropomorphism in comparative affective science: Advocating a mindful approach
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human-like capacities and traits to non-human
entities. Anthropomorphism is ubiquitous in everyday life and in scientific domains …
entities. Anthropomorphism is ubiquitous in everyday life and in scientific domains …
Remorse, perceived offender immorality, and lay sentencing preferences
Objective We examine whether affective, verbal, and restitutive displays of remorse are
associated with perceived offender immorality, as well as whether displays of remorse exert …
associated with perceived offender immorality, as well as whether displays of remorse exert …
Language shapes children's attitudes: Consequences of internal, behavioral, and societal information in punitive and nonpunitive contexts.
Research has probed the consequences of providing people with different types of
information regarding why a person possesses a certain characteristic. However, this work …
information regarding why a person possesses a certain characteristic. However, this work …
Genetic essentialist beliefs about criminality predict harshness of recommended punishment.
Genetic essentialism is a set of beliefs holding that certain categories have a heritable,
intrinsic, and biological basis. The current studies explore people's genetic essentialist …
intrinsic, and biological basis. The current studies explore people's genetic essentialist …
[BOOK][B] Biological influences on criminal behavior
G Anderson - 2019 - taylorfrancis.com
Biological Influences on Criminal Behavior, Second Edition is fully updated to include recent
research, studies, and publications examining the integration of the biological view with …
research, studies, and publications examining the integration of the biological view with …
The potential influence of criminological rationales in considering childhood abuse as mitigating to sentencing
CM Berryessa - Child abuse & neglect, 2021 - Elsevier
Background US courts currently show no coherent approach with regard to how evidence of
childhood abuse is considered in sentencing. Existing state and federal caselaw suggests …
childhood abuse is considered in sentencing. Existing state and federal caselaw suggests …
Asymmetrical genetic attributions for prosocial versus antisocial behaviour
Genetic explanations of human behaviour are increasingly common. While genetic
attributions for behaviour are often considered relevant for assessing blameworthiness, it …
attributions for behaviour are often considered relevant for assessing blameworthiness, it …
Prostitution policies and attitudes toward prostitutes
The present study examined whether regulatory attitudes toward prostitution are related to
agency attributed to prostitutes and moral outrage. A Spanish sample (N= 391, aged 18–53 …
agency attributed to prostitutes and moral outrage. A Spanish sample (N= 391, aged 18–53 …
Deformative Experience: Explaining the Effects of Adversity on Moral Evaluation
P Robbins, F Alvear - Social Cognition, 2023 - Guilford Press
Recent research suggests that moral behavior attracts more praise, and immoral behavior
less blame, when the agent has suffered in childhood. In this article we report results from …
less blame, when the agent has suffered in childhood. In this article we report results from …