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Psychopathic personality: a conceptual problem.

J Gunn, G Robertson

    Psychological Medicine
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    The study questions the broad use of "psychopathic disorder," finding inconsistent traits among individuals treated for it. Many commonly attributed characteristics showed poor agreement, suggesting the term is overused.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • The concept of psychopathic personality is under scrutiny.
    • Grendon prison is a facility dedicated to the treatment of individuals diagnosed with psychopathy.
    • A study was conducted on Grendon prisoners to examine psychopathic characteristics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the reliability and interrelation of traits commonly associated with psychopathic personality.
    • To assess the validity of the widespread application of the term 'psychopathic disorder'.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving prisoners at Grendon prison.
    • Examination of characteristics frequently attributed to psychopaths.
    • Analysis of interrelationships among ten reliable variables, including personal relationships, lying, and alcohol problems.

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    Main Results:

    • Difficulty was encountered in achieving consistent ratings for traits such as conscientiousness, sexual deviation, and impulsiveness.
    • Out of ten reliable variables assessed, only five demonstrated a significant relationship with each other.

    Conclusions:

    • The term 'psychopathic disorder' may be suitable for a very small subset of individuals.
    • Current usage of the term 'psychopathic disorder' is likely too broad and imprecise.