PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Psychopathy Checklist, Hervey M. Cleckley, Anti-Social Behaviour
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Psychopath : describe a person who demonstrates a discernible cluster of psychological, interpersonal, and neurophysiological features that distinguish him or her from the general population. A pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, occurring since age 15. Dsm-5: repetitive lying, impulsiveness, and disregard for the safety of others, as well as. 7 other additional criteria, 3 of which must be met. To be diagnosed, the individual must be at least 18 years old and there must be evidence that behavioural patterns corresponding to conduct disorder (cd) occurred prior to age 15. Not all children diagnosed with cd develop apd, but all individuals with apd would have had cd as a child had they been diagnosed. Dsm-5 focuses on behavioural indicators when diagnosing apd. Impairments n cognitive functioning are more pronounced and extensive in psychopaths than in individuals diagnosed with apd.
