PSYCH 3CC3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Age 13, Prison, Longitudinal Study
8 Dec 2013
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Psychopathy is a personality disorder defined by a collection of interpersonal, affective, and behavioural characteristics. Cleckley described 16 features ranging from positive features, emotional- interpersonal features, and behavioural problems. 20-item rating scale that uses a semi-structured interview and a review of file information to assess interpersonal, affective, and behavioural features of psychopathy. Factor 1 reflects the combination of interpersonal and affective traits and is related to predatory violence, emotional- processing deficits, and poor treatment response. Factor 2 is a combination of unstable and socially deviant behaviours and is related to reoffending, substance abuse, lack of education, and poor family background. Three-factor model: arrogant and deceitful interpersonal style, deficient affective experience, and impulsive and irresponsible behavioural style. Fourth factor called antisocial that includes the antisocial items. Use of pcl-r is supported in a range of samples. Able to measure those attitudes and emotions that are not easily observed by others. Easy to administer, quick to score, and relatively inexpensive.
