Psychopathy, Sociopathy, and Crime.

Lykken, David T.

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ERIC Number: EJ540368

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Publication Date: 1996

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Psychopathy, Sociopathy, and Crime.

Lykken, David T.

Society, v34 n1 p29-38 Nov-Dec 1996

Discusses psychopathology as portrayed in literature, followed by an examination of some theories of psychopathy and the association of sociopathy and crime. Also discusses using parental licensing as a preventive measure against the development of sociopathology in children. (GR)

Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Behavior Theories, Child Psychology, Crime, Fatherless Family, Films, Literature, Parent Education, Psychopathology, Social Psychology

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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