Psychopathy

Psychopaths make up __ of male prison population but perform __ of violent crimes

25%, >50%

Psychopaths recidivate ____ more than non psychopaths following release from prison

3-4 x

What are successful psychopaths?

Those who use the system and people to get what they want

What are the genres of characteristics of a psychopath?

Interpersonal, affective and behavioral

Interpersonal characteristics of a psychopath

Egocentric, manipulative, dominant, cold-hearted

Affective characteristics of a psychopath

Labile emotions, no long lasting bonds to people or principles or goal, lack of empathy or guilt

Behavioral characteristics of psychopath

Impulsive, sensation-seeking, violate social norms

What is used to detect psychopathy?

Hare psychopathy checklist revised (PCL-R)

What are the uses of the PCL-R

Assessing and diagnosing psychopathy for research and clinical purposes, parole board hearing/ dangerous offender verdicts and best predictive tool for recidivism/ risk assessments

What is the checklist for the PCL-R?

20 characteristics, semi-structured interview and collateral information and childhood, relationships, work experience, family history, criminal history and general view of life and people

How is the PCL-R scored?

0,1,2 for total score of 40

Factor 1- Affective/interpersonal

Superficial charm, grandiose sense of self worth, pathological lying, manipulative, lack of remorse/guilt, shallow affect, lack of empathy and failure to accept responsibility

Factor 2- Antisocial

Need for stimulation, parasitic lifestyle, poor behavior controls, early behavior problems, lack of realistic long term goals, impulsivity, irresponsibility, juvenile delinquency and revocation of conditional release

What are items that do not fall under either factor?

Promiscuous secual behavior, many short-term marital relationships and criminal versatility

What score is considered a psychopath?

30-40

What is the average score on the PCL-R in a prison?

21-24

What is an average score on the PCL-R in the general public?

4

Which factor distinguishes psychopath from antisocial personality disorder?

Factor 1