Psychopathic personality: Bridging the gap between scientific evidence and public policy
Few psychological concepts evoke simultaneously as much fascination and
misunderstanding as psychopathic personality, or psychopathy. Typically, individuals with …
misunderstanding as psychopathic personality, or psychopathy. Typically, individuals with …
[HTML][HTML] Forensic mental health expert testimony and judicial decision-making: A systematic literature review
RMS Van Es, MJJ Kunst, JW De Keijser - Aggression and violent behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Forensic mental health expertise (FMHE) is an important source of information for decision-
makers in the criminal justice system. This expertise can be used in various decisions in a …
makers in the criminal justice system. This expertise can be used in various decisions in a …
The psychopathic “label” and effects on punishment outcomes: A meta-analysis.
CM Berryessa, B Wohlstetter - Law and Human Behavior, 2019 - psycnet.apa.org
The current study, using a meta-analytic approach and moderation analysis, examines 22
studies reporting how psychopathic “labeling” influences perceptions on 3 punishment …
studies reporting how psychopathic “labeling” influences perceptions on 3 punishment …
Investigating the role of the Psychopathy Checklist–Revised in United States case law.
Abstract Although the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R; Hare, 2003) appears to be
the most widely used measure of psychopathic traits in forensic settings around the world …
the most widely used measure of psychopathic traits in forensic settings around the world …
The impact of neuroimages in the sentencing phase of capital trials
Although recent research has found that neurological expert testimony is more persuasive
than other kinds of expert and nonexpert evidence, no impact has been found for …
than other kinds of expert and nonexpert evidence, no impact has been found for …
Effects of mental health and neuroscience evidence on juror perceptions of a criminal defendant: The moderating role of political orientation
EN Mowle, JF Edens, JW Clark… - Behavioral Sciences & …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Several recent studies have examined the effects of mental health and neuroscientific
evidence on attitudes toward criminal defendants, suggesting that these factors may …
evidence on attitudes toward criminal defendants, suggesting that these factors may …
The contribution of static and dynamic factors to recidivism prediction for Black and White youth offenders
Scholars have presented concerns about potential for racial bias in risk assessments as a
result of the inclusion of static factors, such as criminal history in risk assessments. The …
result of the inclusion of static factors, such as criminal history in risk assessments. The …
Potential labeling effects: Influence of psychopathy diagnosis, defendant age, and defendant gender on mock jurors' decisions
The present study investigated the impact of diagnostic labels and traits, age, and gender of
the defendant on various mock juror decisions. Undergraduate students and members of the …
the defendant on various mock juror decisions. Undergraduate students and members of the …
The Psychopathy Checklist—Revised: Forensic Applications and Limitations
In 1941, Hervey Cleckley described a subgroup of patients who appeared to be sane and
yet lacked remorse and empathy, and were very impulsive, deceptive, and manipulative. He …
yet lacked remorse and empathy, and were very impulsive, deceptive, and manipulative. He …
Psychopathy among condemned capital murderers
Psychopathy is an important forensic mental health construct. Despite this importance, the
research base of psychopathy among individuals convicted of capital murder is limited …
research base of psychopathy among individuals convicted of capital murder is limited …