Researchers studied psychopathy and mind-reading ability. One result was particularly surprising. | NYGazet

How well can people with psychopathic traits understand what others are thinking or feeling? A recent study examined this question using a film-based test—and found that one trait, in particular, was linked to stronger performance.

People who score higher on certain psychopathic traits may actually have a sharper understanding of other people’s thoughts and intentions, according to new research published in the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. Specifical... [6453 chars]