A Broader View of Psychopathy

Psychopathy is a serious condition with public health implications. Research implicates brain, genetic, neurobiological, parenting, and environmental risk factors in the development of the condition. This article examines traits of psychopathy, precursors to psychopathy, and the state of treatment for adults, youth, and children. Copyright: 2022

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• Describe traits of psychopathy and understand how psychopathy differs from antisocial personality disorder.
• Discuss the precursors to psychopathy and what researchers do not yet know about the condition.
• Describe the state of treatment for adults, youth, and children.

Tori Deangelis , PhD