Applied Psychopathology: Psychopaths

Please Note: Using a minimum of 4 recent scholarly peered reviewed articles less than 5yrs old for each DQ 1 and 2. Must be cited using APA format, 750 words for each topic AND include the HTTP or DOI for all references used.

Topic 4 DQ 1

Describe two kinds of brain dysfunctions possibly linked to psychopaths. Can these dysfunctions be treated? If so, what methods may be most effective? Use scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Topic 4 DQ 2

Describe some common misconceptions about psychopaths. Why might it be important to clear up these misconceptions in the general public? Use scholarly resources to support your explanations.

PLEASE SEE RESOURCES:

1. The Association Between Attachment, Parental Bonds and Physically Aggressive and Violent Behavior: A Comprehensive Review

Read “The Association Between Attachment, Parental Bonds and Physically Aggressive and Violent Behavior: A Comprehensive Review," by Savage, from Aggression & Violent Behavior (2014). https://www-sciencedirect-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S1359178914000172?_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_origin=gateway&_docanchor=&md5=b8429449ccfc9c30159a5f9aeaa92ffb

2. Self-Reported Psychopathology in a Convicted Serial Killer

Read “Self-Reported Psychopathology in a Convicted Serial Killer," by Culhane, Hilstad, Freng, & Gray, from Journal of  Investigative Psychology & Offender Profiling (2011).

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3. Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test

Watch “Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test," by Ronson, from Films on Demand (2012).

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4. Psychopathy: A Comprehensive Review of Its Assessment and Intervention

Read “Psychopathy: A Comprehensive Review of Its Assessment and Intervention," by Moreira, Almeida, Pinto, & Fávero (2014), from Aggression & Violent Behavior (2014). http://dx.doi.org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.avb.2014.04.008

5. He Speaks Not, Yet He Says Everything; What of That?: Text, Context, and Pretext in State v. Jeffrey Dahmer

Read “He Speaks Not, Yet He Says Everything; What of That?: Text, Context, and Pretext in State v. Jeffrey Dahmer,” by O'Meara, from Denver University Law Review (2009).

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6. Parent-Child Relationships of Boys in Different Offending Trajectories: A Developmental Perspective

Read "Parent-Child Relationships of Boys in Different Offending Trajectories: A Developmental Perspective," by Keijsers, Loeber, Branje, & Meeus, from Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2012). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=83584523&site=ehost-live&scope=site

7. Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach

Read Chapter 7 in Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach.

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