Psychopaths Flashcards
Define a psychopath
A personality disorder defined by a collection of interpersonal,affective and behavioural characteristics. eg.manipulation, lack of remorse or empathy, impulsivity, antisocial behaviour
How is psychopathy distinct from Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)?
APD include behavioural component of psychopathy only. Pyschopathy includes behavioural,interpersonal and affective components.
While most felons who are psychopaths fit the APD description, not all APD people are psychopaths.
Define sociopathy
Label to describe a person with psychopathic traits brought on by the environment.No gene predisposition.
What conditions cause psychopathy?
Genetic predisposition, correct environment triggers it
On the Psychopathic Checklist - Revised, what score is required for psychopath classification?
thirty or above
On the Psychopathic Checklist - Revised, what score is required for psychopath tendencies?
20-29
Owning vicious dogs was related to criminal history in what areas of psychopathy?
- Selfishness
- Manipulation
- Carelessness
What are five common behaviours of psychopaths in the interrogation room?
i. Try to outwit interrogator
ii. Enjoy being focus of attention
iii. Attempt to control interrogation
iv. Will not be fooled by bluffs
v. Attempts to shock
What are five suggestions for interviewing psychopathic suspects
- Be familiar with the case
- Convey experience and confidence
- Show liking and admiration
- Avoid criticism
- Avoid conveying emotion
Antisocial Personality Disorder prevalence is lower compared to psychopathy in prisons.
False. 60 - 80% have Antisocial Personality Disorder and 10 - 25% are psychopaths.
Psychopaths are not held criminally responsible.
False. They are because they know the difference between right and wrong but don’t care.
The most popular way to assess psychopathy in adults is with the Resnick checklist.
False. Psychopathy checklist (Hare,2003)
