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Psychopathy is a __________ defined by a collection of ________, __________ & ________ characteristics.
Psychopathy is a __________ defined by a collection of ________, __________ & ________ characteristics.
personality disorder, interpersonal, affective, behavioural
What are individuals with psychopathy often called?
What are individuals with psychopathy often called?
intraspecies predators
What is the most popular assessment method of assessing psychopathy in adults?
What is the most popular assessment method of assessing psychopathy in adults?
Hare's Psychopathy Checklist-Revised
The Hare's Psychopathy Checklist Revised is a ___-item scale with a __________ interview.
The Hare's Psychopathy Checklist Revised is a ___-item scale with a __________ interview.
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Scores on the Hare's Psychopathy Checklist Revised range from __ to __.
Scores on the Hare's Psychopathy Checklist Revised range from __ to __.
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Factor 1 of the Hare's Psychopathy Checklist focuses on __________ traits, while Factor 2 emphasizes __________ traits.
Factor 1 of the Hare's Psychopathy Checklist focuses on __________ traits, while Factor 2 emphasizes __________ traits.
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What are the three factors some researchers argue for in a 3-factor model of psychopathy?
What are the three factors some researchers argue for in a 3-factor model of psychopathy?
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Self-report measures can assess __________ & __________ that cannot be easily observed.
Self-report measures can assess __________ & __________ that cannot be easily observed.
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What does inter-rater reliability measure?
What does inter-rater reliability measure?
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Self-report measures face challenges since psychopaths often _____, ______, and ________.
Self-report measures face challenges since psychopaths often _____, ______, and ________.
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What are two of the most common self-report scales for psychopaths?
What are two of the most common self-report scales for psychopaths?
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What is the Psychopathic Personality Inventory-Revised?
What is the Psychopathic Personality Inventory-Revised?
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What is the Self Report Psychopathy Scale?
What is the Self Report Psychopathy Scale?
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Psychopathic traits are said to be __________, meaning that people vary on the number and severity of psychopathic features exhibited.
Psychopathic traits are said to be __________, meaning that people vary on the number and severity of psychopathic features exhibited.
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Students who scored _______ on the Self-Report Psychopathy Scale were more likely to _________ the experimenter.
Students who scored _______ on the Self-Report Psychopathy Scale were more likely to _________ the experimenter.
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Students with higher SRP scores were better at identifying ____________ in a study.
Students with higher SRP scores were better at identifying ____________ in a study.
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Students with higher SRP scores were more likely to ______ on an exam.
Students with higher SRP scores were more likely to ______ on an exam.
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What characterizes Antisocial Personality Disorder?
What characterizes Antisocial Personality Disorder?
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Study Notes
Personality Disorder
- Psychopathy is a personality disorder defined by interpersonal, affective, and behavioral characteristics.
- Key traits include manipulation, lack of remorse or empathy, impulsivity, and antisocial behaviors.
- Psychopaths are often seen as lacking a conscience, preying on others to fulfill their own selfish needs.
Hare's Psychopathy Checklist-Revised
- Developed by Robert Hare, it's the most widely used assessment for psychopathy in adults.
- Comprises a 20-item scale based on a semi-structured interview and file review.
Scoring and Factors
- Scores range from 0 to 40, with 30 or higher indicating psychopathy.
- Psychopathy is currently conceptualized as a two-factor model:
- Factor 1: Interpersonal and affective traits
- Factor 2: Unstable and socially deviant traits
- Factor 1 is linked to predatory violence and emotional processing deficits, while Factor 2 relates to unstable behaviors.
Three Factor Model
- A proposed three-factor model includes:
- Arrogant and deceitful interpersonal style
- Deficient affective experience
- Impulsive and irresponsible behavior style
Self-Report Measures: Advantages
- Can assess attitudes and emotions not easily observable.
- Simple to administer and cost-effective.
- May detect faking or manipulation on both sides of behavior.
Self-Report Measures: Challenges
- Psychopaths can lie, manipulate, and misrepresent themselves due to masterful deception.
- Lack sufficient insight into their own traits and may not recognize their behaviors.
- Difficulty in reporting genuine emotions can lead to inaccuracies in self-assessment.
Common Self-Report Scales for Psychopaths
- Two prevalent self-report measures are:
- Psychopathic Personality Inventory-Revised: A 154-item inventory for psychopathic traits in offenders and community samples.
- Self Report Psychopathy Scale: A 64-item measure designed for community samples.
Dimensional Nature of Psychopathy
- Psychopathic traits are dimensional, indicating varying degrees of severity and number of traits among individuals.
Subclinical Psychopaths
- Students with higher scores on the Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (SRP) have been linked to:
- Increased likelihood of defrauding experimenters.
- Better identification of vulnerable victims in test scenarios.
- Higher incidences of cheating behaviors in assessments.
- Ownership of "vicious" dogs correlates with increased primary psychopathy scores without a rise in tolerance toward animal abuse.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Characterized by a persistent pattern of behavior violating others' rights, beginning in childhood or adolescence.
- Defined as a pervasive disregard for and violation of the rights of others.
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Explore the defining characteristics of psychopathy and learn about Robert Hare's Psychopathy Checklist-Revised. This quiz covers key traits, scoring factors, and models used to understand this complex personality disorder. Test your knowledge about psychopathy's implications in behavior and assessment.
