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  • Forensic Psychology

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  • Psychopathy research often focuses on individual-level factors.
  • Interpersonal consequences of psychopathy are frequently emphasized in conceptualizations.
  • Limited research has explored psychopathy within small, well-acquainted group dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between psychopathic traits and externalizing behaviors within peer groups.
  • To examine consensus and accuracy of peer ratings regarding externalizing behaviors.
  • To differentiate the impact of psychopathic facets (fearless dominance, self-centered impulsivity) on reported and peer-assessed behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a sample of 111 well-acquainted members from sororities and fraternities.
  • Participants completed self-report measures of psychopathy and externalizing behaviors.
  • Peer ratings were collected for members' engagement in various externalizing behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Consensus was found regarding group members' engagement in externalizing behaviors.
  • Higher self-reported psychopathic traits correlated with peer-assessed externalizing behaviors.
  • Self-centered impulsivity was strongly associated with externalizing behaviors; fearless dominance related to peer-rated marijuana use, academic dishonesty, and legal troubles.

Conclusions:

  • Consensual peer judgments of externalizing behaviors appear reasonably accurate.
  • Individuals high in psychopathic traits, particularly self-centered impulsivity, are perceived by peers as engaging in more externalizing behaviors.
  • Fearless dominance may be associated with underreporting of problem behaviors, as indicated by discrepancies between self-reports and peer ratings.