Posts Tagged ‘punishment’
Reliance on emotion fades as we age
U. CHICAGO (US) — Children have more empathy for victims, judge wrongdoing more harshly, and are more likely to believe in punishment for damage done. Continue…
Friday, June 3, 2011 9:28 - 3 Comments
Society & Culture - Mar 15, 2010 10:22 - 4 Comments
Psychopaths’ brains seek rewards at all costs
VANDERBILT (US)—The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward regardless of the consequences, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 12, 2009 16:17 - 4 Comments
Impulse control comes late for teens
UC IRVINE (US)—Teens may not be able to fully control impulses and resist peer pressure until they reach their early 20s, according to a new study of adolescent judgment and decision-making. The findings suggest teens may lack the emotional maturity to be held as responsible as an adult for a violent crime. (more…)
