[Sociology 2266A/B] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (44 pages long)

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2266A/B
• Professor: Jennifer Reynolds

Document Summary

Hare developed a well-accepted psychopathy checklist which is widely used for research purposes and in making decisions by mental health and cjs officials as they are strong predictors of violence and recidivism. Psychopathy checklist often use it in the cjs. If you go through the psychopathy checklist help with sentencing, labelling, parole, etc. Huge relationship between being a diagnosed psychopath and becoming violent later on. Rates of recidivism are very high if you are a psychopath and end up in jail. Use for high rates of recidivism and aggression. Used in the court room and in institutions for potential risk. Professional that administers this diagnostic advanced degrees, medical doctor, or phd. Used so often in legal field people who administer it have to be qualified to serve as witnesses. Typically should have two independent users test it to make sure one isn"t off or biased.