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Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7‐year‐olds

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 2005 · Vol. 46(6) · pp. 592–597

Essi Viding✉(Psychiatry Research Trust)James Blair(National Institute of Mental Health)Terrie E. Moffitt(Psychiatry Research Trust)Robert Plomin(Psychiatry Research Trust)

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Abstract

The remarkably high heritability for CU, and for AB children with CU, suggests that molecular genetic research on antisocial behaviour should focus on the CU core of psychopathy. Our findings also raise questions for public policy on interventions for antisocial behaviour.

Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Personality Disorders and PsychopathologyHeritabilityProbandTwin studyPsychologyPsychopathyDevelopmental psychologyPersonalityChemistryGeneticsSocial psychology