The startle paradigm in a forensic psychiatric setting: Elucidating psychopathy

ConclusionsWe replicated eye blink startle modulation deficiencies among men with psychopathy. We confirmed that the psychopathy and ASPD groups could be distinguished by startle stimulus onset asynchrony, but this pattern was also seen in one healthy group – the forensic hospital employees. This suggests a case for more research with more diverse comparison groups and more differentiation of personality traits before drawing definitive conclusions about distinctive startle response patterns among men with psychopathy. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - February 1, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Max M. Loomans, Joke H. M. Tulen, Hjalmar J. C. Marle Tags: Original Article Source Type: research