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Is Psychopathy an Evolutionary Asset?

There are signs that psychopathy, partly an inherited condition, is increasing, which suggests that selective mutation processes play a role. Both primary (i.e. Psychopathic Features rooted in inheritable characteristics) and secondary (i.e. psychopathic features that developed as a coping mechanism in adverse circumstances) types have the potential to transfer to following generations.

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Joan Swart, PsyD

Forensic Psychologist | Business Developer at Open Forest LLC

Joan is a forensic psychologist, lecturer, and author of “Treating Adolescents with Family-Based Mindfulness” published by Springer in 2015 and “Homicide: A Forensic Psychology Casebook” published by CRC Press in 2016. She is a business developer at Open Forest LLC. Open Forest LLC provides online psychoeducation and self-help programs aimed at improving many conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mindfulness.



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