Abstract
The current chapter provides a brief review of both traditional and modern conceptualizations of psychopathy. First, an overview of psychopathy is provided, followed by descriptions of psychopathy as both a subclinical personality trait and as it relates to various psychopathologies. Next, the etiology of psychopathy will be described. Finally, a review of the clinical implications is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Wiley Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences |
| Subtitle of host publication | Personality Processes and Individual Differences |
| Editors | Bernardo J. Carducci, Christopher S. Nave, Annamaria Di Fabio, Donald H. Saklofske, Con Stough |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 351-355 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119547174 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119057536 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 Nov 2020 |
Keywords
- Clinical implications
- Conceptualization
- Etiology
- Personality
- Psychopathy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology