Ability of Offenders with Psychopathic Traits to Simulate Cognitive and Affective Empathy
Description:
The accurate assessment of psychopathy constitutes a critical component of forensic assessments addressing offender populations. Among the core characteristics of psychopathy, the interpersonal component of deception and empathic deficits are prominently observed in offenders with psychopathic traits. Given the negative consequences of being classified as a psychopath, offenders may be likely to minimize their psychopathic traits. In particular, no research has investigated whether offenders…
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Date:
August 2013
Creator:
Robinson, Emily V.