P3 Waves Correlation in Diagnostic of Psychopathy
Category
Business, Education and Humanities
Department
Criminal Justice
Student Status
Undergraduate
Research Advisor
Dr. Gary Wilson
Document Type
Event
Location
Meadowlark
Start Date
10-4-2025 8:30 AM
End Date
10-4-2025 8:50 AM
Description
This research aims to inform psychopathy is characterized by the persistent accounts of antisocial behavior, impaired empathy for others. It is a complex personality disorder that possesses many significant challenges in diagnostic techniques. It is uniquely challenging in diagnosing and treating an individual with psychopathy. Advancements in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, such as fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), to analyze P3 waves in the brain whilst in use. P3 waves are a component of event-related potential (ERPs), that reflect cognitive process like decision making. P3 waves have been seen as impaired in those that have been diagnosed with psychopathy. By analyzing P3 waves and the latency that has been seen to occur, psychologists can begin to identify the neurological factors that are associated with psychopathy and determine neurocognitive abnormalities. FMRIs allow researchers to better understand the individual brain structures that are associated with empathy, emotions, and moral decision making which are typically underdeveloped in those with psychopathy. This research explores the implications and uses of P3 waves' integrations as a diagnostic tool for those undergoing testing for psychopathy. Hypothesizing that the implication of P3 waves as a diagnostic tool will become a more reliable way of diagnosing psychopathy, and have huge implications within the criminal justice system, and informing early detection and treatment options.
P3 Waves Correlation in Diagnostic of Psychopathy
Meadowlark
This research aims to inform psychopathy is characterized by the persistent accounts of antisocial behavior, impaired empathy for others. It is a complex personality disorder that possesses many significant challenges in diagnostic techniques. It is uniquely challenging in diagnosing and treating an individual with psychopathy. Advancements in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, such as fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), to analyze P3 waves in the brain whilst in use. P3 waves are a component of event-related potential (ERPs), that reflect cognitive process like decision making. P3 waves have been seen as impaired in those that have been diagnosed with psychopathy. By analyzing P3 waves and the latency that has been seen to occur, psychologists can begin to identify the neurological factors that are associated with psychopathy and determine neurocognitive abnormalities. FMRIs allow researchers to better understand the individual brain structures that are associated with empathy, emotions, and moral decision making which are typically underdeveloped in those with psychopathy. This research explores the implications and uses of P3 waves' integrations as a diagnostic tool for those undergoing testing for psychopathy. Hypothesizing that the implication of P3 waves as a diagnostic tool will become a more reliable way of diagnosing psychopathy, and have huge implications within the criminal justice system, and informing early detection and treatment options.
