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Lecture1_NarratedShort-Psychopathy the Construct and Clinical Condition-2 (copy)

Module 1 Lecture Overview

Course Information

  • Course Title: MIOP The PSYCHOPATH

  • Instructor: Dr. Jacqueline B. Helfgott

  • Institution: Seattle University, College of Arts and Sciences

Psychopathy

  • Definition: Personality disorder with inability to form human attachments.

  • Key Features: Aggressive narcissism, antisocial lifestyle.

  • Key Terminology:

    • Psychopath: Not DSM classified.

    • Sociopath: Used in DSM-I, later removed.

    • Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD): Current official term; distinct from psychopathy, but predicts dangerousness better.

Characteristics of Psychopathy

  • Aggressive Narcissism Components:

    • Deceptive style

    • Deficient affect

    • Antisocial lifestyle

  • Criminal and Noncriminal Behaviors

Psychopathy in Criminal Justice

  • Relevance: Links to violent recidivism, misconduct, and specific criminal actions.

  • Applications: Profiling, rehabilitation, sentencing, and risk assessment.

Models of Psychopathy

  • Categorical Model: Yes/No classification.

  • Dimensional Model: Continuum of traits.

  • Dual Deficit Model: Low fear and low anxiety.

Historical Overview

  • Key Contributions: Pinel, Cleckley, Hare’s PCL-R.

Personality Disorder Definition (DSM-IV-TR)

  • Criteria: Deviating behavior patterns, early onset, inflexibility.

Changes in DSM Over Time**

  • Evolution of terms from Sociopathic Personality to APD.

Cluster B Personality Disorders**

  • Includes APD, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Borderline.

Kernberg’s Theory**

  • Levels of personality organization with varying defense mechanisms.

PCL-R Characteristics**

  • Structure: Factor 1: Personality traits, Factor 2: Behavioral traits. Recent studies suggest 4-factor model.

PCL-R Scoring**

  • 20 items scored 0-2; interpretation of scores for psychopath classification.