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Clinical Psychopathy in Adults

The concept of clinical psychopathy in adults, its assessment and diagnosis using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist—Revised (PCL-R), and its relationship with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).

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Jan 27, 2026

What are the clinical criteria for diagnosing psychopathy in adults?

in adults is not a standalone disorder in the but is most commonly operationalized and assessed using the (PCL‑R), a 20‑item clinician‑rated instrument that yields dimensional scores and is widely use...