CRIM 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Superficial Charm, Psychopathy Checklist, Antisocial Personality Disorder
21 Feb 2017
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Person who demonstrates a discermible cluster of psychological interpersonal and neurophyiological features that distinguish him/her from the general population. True psychopath- has identifiable, psychological, emotional, cognitive and biological differences that distinguish him/her from the general and criminal population. Commit antisocial acts because of sever emotional problems. Display aggressive, antisocial behaviour they have learned from their subculture. Diagnosed must be over 18, evidence that behavioural patterns corresponding to cs. Identify those primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial behaviour. Psychometric studies indicate psychopaths score higher on intelligence tests than the general population. Even under high pressure remain cool and calm. Several psychopaths who took their own life when it became claer there was no way out from an intelorable situation. Selfishness, inability to love or give affection to others. Reserved for those psychopahts who demonstrate a valid range of persistent and serious antisocial behaviour. Responsible for a disporportinate amount of crime in society and considered most violent and persistent offenders.
