Reward-Related Neural Correlates of Antisocial Behavior and Callous-Unemotional Traits in Young Men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals involved in antisocial behavior often engage in excessive reward-driven behavior even in the face of severe punishments including incarceration. However, the neural mechanisms of reward processing in antisocial behavior have not been examined while considering the heterogeneity of antisocial behavior and specific phases of reward and loss processing. In this study, we investigate the relationship between antisocial behavior, callous-unemotional traits, and neural activity during the anticipation and receipt of rewards and losses.

Methods

A community sample of 144 low income, racially diverse, urban males at risk for antisocial behavior completed self-report measures, a clinical interview, and an fMRI scan at age 20. Neural response during the anticipat

SUBMITTER: Murray L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5606223 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature