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Brain scans reveal a shocking difference between psychopaths and other people

By InsideWellness Editorial · May 10, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Mind & Brain.

Scientists have uncovered a striking brain difference linked to psychopathy: people with psychopathic traits were found to have a striatum — a brain region tied to reward, motivation, and decision-making — that was about 10% larger on average than those without such traits. Using MRI scans and psychological assessments

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