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The Complexity of Psychopathy [E-Book]

Contributor(s): Series: Dangerous Behavior in Clinical and Forensic PsychologyPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2022Edition: 1st ed. 2022Description: XV, 643 p. 5 illus., 1 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783030831561
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Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychopathy -- Chapter 2: Profile and Assessment of Psychopathy -- Chapter 3: Developmental Considerations in Psychopathy -- Chapter 4: Psychopathy and Gender: How Relevant is the Construct of Psychopathy in Females? -- Chapter 5: Psychopathy and Violence -- Chapter 6: Psychopathy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- Chapter 7: Psychopathy and Psychotic Disorders -- Chapter 8: Psychopathy and Mood Disorders -- Chapter 9: Psychopathy, Trauma, and PTSD symptoms: Theory and Evidence -- Chapter 10: Psychopathy and Conduct Disorder: Do we need additional specifiers for adequate representation? -- Chapter 11: Psychopathy and Substance Use Disorders -- Chapter 12: Psychopathy and Personality Disorders -- Chapter 13: Forensic Rehabilitation Perspectives: Applying a Two-Component Framework to Interventions for Adults with Psychopathy -- Chapter 14: Therapeutic Considerations and Interventions for Psychopathy -- Chapter 15: Psychodynamic Perspectives of Psychopathy -- Chapter 16: Existential Perspectives of Psychopathy -- Chapter 17: A Gestalt Therapy Perspective on Psychopathy: Bearing the Unbearable -- Chapter 18: Group Therapy Interventions for Psychopathy: An Interpersonal Perspective -- Chapter 19: Family Therapy and Psychopathy: Adapting Family Interventions for Antisocial Youth with Psychopathic Traits -- Chapter 20: Neuropsychological Considerations in Psychopathy -- Chapter 21: Criminal Justice Responses to Psychopathy -- Chapter 22: Public Health Considerations in Psychopathy.
Summary: This book provides a nuanced view of psychopathy by linking this syndrome to acknowledged DSM categories and exploring diverse theoretical perspectives for the conceptualization of this condition. While other volumes focus on the uniqueness of the disorder, this book highlights the heterogeneity of psychopathy and the implications of that heterogeneity for research and treatment. Directed to both clinicians and researchers, this volume aims to improve understanding and treatment for this complex condition.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychopathy -- Chapter 2: Profile and Assessment of Psychopathy -- Chapter 3: Developmental Considerations in Psychopathy -- Chapter 4: Psychopathy and Gender: How Relevant is the Construct of Psychopathy in Females? -- Chapter 5: Psychopathy and Violence -- Chapter 6: Psychopathy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- Chapter 7: Psychopathy and Psychotic Disorders -- Chapter 8: Psychopathy and Mood Disorders -- Chapter 9: Psychopathy, Trauma, and PTSD symptoms: Theory and Evidence -- Chapter 10: Psychopathy and Conduct Disorder: Do we need additional specifiers for adequate representation? -- Chapter 11: Psychopathy and Substance Use Disorders -- Chapter 12: Psychopathy and Personality Disorders -- Chapter 13: Forensic Rehabilitation Perspectives: Applying a Two-Component Framework to Interventions for Adults with Psychopathy -- Chapter 14: Therapeutic Considerations and Interventions for Psychopathy -- Chapter 15: Psychodynamic Perspectives of Psychopathy -- Chapter 16: Existential Perspectives of Psychopathy -- Chapter 17: A Gestalt Therapy Perspective on Psychopathy: Bearing the Unbearable -- Chapter 18: Group Therapy Interventions for Psychopathy: An Interpersonal Perspective -- Chapter 19: Family Therapy and Psychopathy: Adapting Family Interventions for Antisocial Youth with Psychopathic Traits -- Chapter 20: Neuropsychological Considerations in Psychopathy -- Chapter 21: Criminal Justice Responses to Psychopathy -- Chapter 22: Public Health Considerations in Psychopathy.

This book provides a nuanced view of psychopathy by linking this syndrome to acknowledged DSM categories and exploring diverse theoretical perspectives for the conceptualization of this condition. While other volumes focus on the uniqueness of the disorder, this book highlights the heterogeneity of psychopathy and the implications of that heterogeneity for research and treatment. Directed to both clinicians and researchers, this volume aims to improve understanding and treatment for this complex condition.

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