Increasing the Utility of the Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality-Lexical Rating Scale (CAPP-LRS):...

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• The Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality-Lexical Rating Scale (CAPP-LRS) is a key tool for assessing psychopathy within the CAPP framework.
• Its complex lexical structure limits its use in forensic and adolescent samples.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create a lexically simplified, functionally equivalent version of the CAPP-LRS.
• To enhance the accessibility of psychopathy assessment for critical populations.

Main Methods:

• Two studies involving 602 participants were conducted.
• The research involved an adaptation protocol and initial validation of the modified instrument.

Main Results:

• A simplified version of the CAPP-LRS was successfully developed.
• Initial validation indicates the modified instrument is accessible to relevant populations.

Conclusions:

• The lexically simplified CAPP-LRS increases the utility of psychopathy assessment tools.
• This adaptation supports broader research and clinical application in forensic and adolescent contexts.