PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Psychopathy Checklist, Superficial Charm, Psychopathy
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Apd: a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, occurring since age 15 repetitive lying, impulsiveness, disregard for the safety of others: but arent the same! follow v closely the descriptions of (cid:498)psychopathy(cid:499) Psychopathy isn"t a category, but exists on a continuum. Not all psychopaths are criminals (unlike apd) criminal psychopath: those primary psychopaths who engage in repetitive antisocial or criminal beh. Demara jr: forged docs & tried dozens of occupations w/o stopping to obtain a hs education, adopted fake identities. Psychological testing differences aren"t readily apparent: their charm, deception & impression management doesn"t lead to some are bright, others aren"t (cid:498)successful psychopaths(cid:499), (cid:498)unsuccessful psychopaths(cid:499) Even under high pressure conditions, they remain cool and calm. Among male inmates, psychopaths who were esp aggressive and impulsive showed some incicators of a risk of suicide theres a sig r/s btn psychopaths & suicide. Other prinicpal traits selfishness & inability to love/give affection.
