ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal
Vol 28 No 4 (2013): ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal (Vol. 28, No. 4, 2013)

The Psychopaths’ Moral Decision Making

Lieck, Katrin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2013

Abstract

The present paper will investigate whether psychopaths are more prone to make utilitarian decisions in moral dilemmas. This ‘talent’ may be caused by a dysfunction in emotional brain circuits in psychopaths. Since utilitarian decisions are seen as the ‘right’ decision – in an economic point of view - one can make in moral dilemmas, it is interesting to see, whether psychopathic traits may also have its advantages. Studi pendahuluan ini meneliti apakah para psikopat cenderung membuat putusan bermanfaat dalam dilema moral. “Talenta” ini mungkin disebabkan disfungsi dalam sirkuit emosional di otak para psikopat. Karena putusan bermanfaat dilihat sebagai putusan yang “benar” – dari sudut pandang ekonomis – yang dapat diambil dalam dilemma moral, adalah menarik melihat, apakah sifat-sifat psikopat juga memiliki kelebihannya juga.

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Journal Info

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jpa

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Anima publishes peer reviewed articles with editors and consultants providing detailed assistance for authors to reach publication. Anima publishes research reports and scientific papers in psychology and/or related sciences with the aim to advance science, knowledge, and theory of ...