Brain scans reveal distinct neural patterns in people with pedophilic disorder

Researchers have identified measurable differences in how the brains of people with pedophilic disorder respond to sexual imagery, offering potential tools for diagnosis and treatment assessment. The finding could improve clinical approaches to managing the disorder and inform risk evaluation in justice and child protection systems.

Originaltitel: Altered Neural and Behavioral Response to Sexually Implicit Stimuli During a Pictorial-Modified Stroop Task in Pedophilic Disorder