Psychopaths’ Brains Deviate—And That’s Good
Identifying physical differences in the brains of psychopathic violent offenders suggests there may be hope in rehabilitating other violent criminals.
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Deviant Behavior
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How to Keep the Devil From Getting More Than His Due
Historians discover that the devil in the ancient texts is not nearly as frightening as the one who gives us the shakes in movies.
Unmasking Mardi Gras Deviants
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' a researcher spends 500 hours at Mardi Gras celebrations to learn what makes revelers participate in deviant behavior.
The History of Mardi Gras Beadwhores
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' one researcher finds an answer to the Mardi Gras question: How do I get someone to throw me some beads?
Ink on Skin Doesn’t Necessarily Indicate Sin
A new study of college students finds a correlation between body art and deviant behavior, but only for those with multiple tattoos or piercings.