Hi reddit! In series one of Dexter, we learn that signs of Dexter Morgan’s psychopathic behaviour began to appear in childhood. In one flashback, he confesses to killing a neighbour’s dog and to thoughts of escalating to murder. But how do psychopathic traits develop and manifest in reality? My work focuses on emotion processing and empathy in children and adolescents with antisocial behavioural problems. I am interested in emotional development in children with severe and chronic behavioural difficulties, including those with signs of early psychopathic behaviour. I work with young offenders and study children and adolescents in schools. My current work includes ‘The Social Life of a Psychopath’, a project that looks into how people with psychopathic personalities navigate social situations. I am also evaluating an experiment where a school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties has removed all forms of punishment. I am the Director of the Unit of School and Family Studies in the Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London. I’m really sorry that I have to finish now. My PhD student has just finished a viva, and I must go and find out how it went! Huge thanks to all of you for your interesting questions