CRIM 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Conduct Disorder, Pathological Lying, Superficial Charm
12 Apr 2017
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3 categories of psyhopaths: primary, secondary/neurotic, or dissocial. Dyssocial: aggressive & antisocial behaviour because they learn from subculture such as gangs, terrorist groups or families. Pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, rights of others since age. 7 additional criteria (3 or more): repetitive lying, impulsiveness, disregard for safety of others. 18 years old & conduct disorder before age 15. Differs from psychopathy due to focus on behaviour always involves criminal behaviour (psychopathy doesn"t) Main features: superficial charm & above-average intelligence. Lack central organizer to plan & keep track of what they think/say ojump from topics, repetitions of same ideas, half-formed sentences. Score higher on intelligence tests than general population. Successful psychopaths: those who have committed crimes but avoided arrest/conviction for offenses. Unsuccessful psychopaths: those who have been convicted & imprisoned. Most don"t exhibit severe/disabling mental disorder lack any symptoms of anxiety, delusions, depressions, hallucinations. Hare: know several taking life due to intolerable situation.
