Abstract
Psychopaths are individuals with persistent antisocial deviance and often criminal behavior, characterized by a lack of empathy, poor behavioral control, and deficient emotional responses. It is not yet clear how the personality of a psychopath develops, but there are events in early life that may act as risk factors or predictors of psychopathy in adult life. The extant research suggests an integrative approach between cognitive neuroscience and genetics to understand the development of this personality. Although it may be hardwired from genetics, it also may be influenced by social environment and family dynamics. In this chapter, we intend to explore some aspects of the development of psychopathy by reviewing genetic, environmental, neurobiological, cognitive, and behavioral studies, enlightening how and why this condition emerges and develops.
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