J Child Psychol Psychiatry June 2005 PMID 15877765

Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds.

Essi Viding, R James R Blair, Terrie E Moffitt, Robert Plomin

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Discussions reflect a nuanced understanding, with some highlighting the importance of early detection and genetics, such as mentions of the heritability of CU traits and policy implications, while others focus on societal benefits of early intervention. The tone mixes scientific interest with societal concern, showing active engagement with the article's implications.

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Most discussions recognize the research's significance, with some supporting the idea of genetic influences on psychopathic traits in children.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, especially regarding the implications for early intervention and understanding personality disorders.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the genetic basis of psychopathy in young children, focusing on callous-unemotional (CU) traits and antisocial behavior (AB), and finds strong genetic influences, especially in children exhibiting high levels of both traits.
  • Using twin data, researchers identified children with extreme CU and AB scores, discovering that CU traits are highly heritable, and AB behavior is strongly influenced by genetics when combined with high CU traits, but less so in children with low CU traits.
  • The results suggest that molecular genetic research should focus on the core CU traits of psychopathy, and the findings have implications for public policies related to early interventions for antisocial behavior in children.

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Most cited JCPP papers 23 of 60: Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds https://t.co/5TJfH3L7tG https://t.co/tbXKjNPgQe

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חוקרים השתמשו במחקרי תאומים כדי לבחון מרכיבים תורשתיים של התנהגויות ספציפיות המתקשרות להפרעת אישיות אנטי־חברתית. לדוגמה, באחד המחקרים בחנו את ההתאמה בהתנהגותם של 3,687 זוגות תאומים https://t.co/Rpdsgl1awA מורים נתבקשו להגיב על היגדים על כל אחד מן התאומים https://t.co/tyGmIn5xLn

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Kate brings early years campaign to Leeds https://t.co/IxcKI0AWZS Great news - focus on early years education. So many MH experts see early detection as important... Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds https://t.co/oX7MevKUl5

Jan 31, 2023 · 1,299 followers View post →

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Spinoza-Den Haag
@conatus1632 · X

Dr. Peter Salerno THE TRUTH ABOUT PERSONALITY DISORDERS: IT'S NOT TRAUMA https://t.co/zlH4w0jQh4 @YouTube aracılığıyla

Aug 16, 2025 · 1,549 followers View post →
Medical Cover Up
@medicalcoverup · X

Kate brings early years campaign to Leeds https://t.co/IxcKI0AWZS Great news - focus on early years education. So many MH experts see early detection as important... Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds https://t.co/oX7MevKUl5

Jan 31, 2023 · 1,299 followers View post →
موسى משה Moses Моше
@heismoses · X

חוקרים השתמשו במחקרי תאומים כדי לבחון מרכיבים תורשתיים של התנהגויות ספציפיות המתקשרות להפרעת אישיות אנטי־חברתית. לדוגמה, באחד המחקרים בחנו את ההתאמה בהתנהגותם של 3,687 זוגות תאומים https://t.co/Rpdsgl1awA מורים נתבקשו להגיב על היגדים על כל אחד מן התאומים https://t.co/tyGmIn5xLn

Jun 4, 2021 · 1,346 followers View post →
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
@TheJCPP · X

Most cited JCPP papers 23 of 60: Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds https://t.co/5TJfH3L7tG https://t.co/tbXKjNPgQe

Jan 22, 2019 · 14,742 followers View post →