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Episode 58: Psychopathy

The Studies Show

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The Complexities of Psychopathy Diagnosis

This chapter explores the intricacies of diagnosing psychopathy, examining the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCLR) and its application in assessing criminal behaviors. It discusses the predictive validity of the PCLR and the controversies regarding its use in legal sentencing and rehabilitation outcomes, revealing limitations in its reliability. The conversation also touches on skepticism about the effectiveness of treatments for psychopathy and the challenges in understanding personality change among diagnosed individuals.

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