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Psychopathy: A Primer for Correctional Professionals

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Volume 88 Number 1
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Psychopathy is a constellation of personality traits that have been described in the annals of psychiatry, psychology, and criminology. The authors provide an overview of major aspects of psychopathy, including its characteristics, assessment, neuropsychiatric underpinnings, and effects on offender behavior and recidivism.