CRJ/308 CRJ308 CRJ 308 WEEK 5 Discussion 1
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- 26 Mar 2018
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CRJ 308 WEEK 5 Discussion 1
Discussion 1
Traits of a
Psychopath |
Watch The PCL-R Checklist: A measure of evil (Links to an
external site.)Links to an external site.. Discuss the characteristics and traits of a
psychopath and how the PCL-R Checklist can be used to diagnose psychopathy.
Using the textbook, video, and other outside scholarly sources, discuss the
validity of the PCL-R Checklist, the ethical considerations of diagnosing a
psychopath, and the legal implications of such diagnoses. Do you believe that
such assessments as the PCL-R Checklist can provide accurate predictions of an
individual’s behavior? Based on the video and your readings, what do you think
the prospects are of successfully rehabilitating a psychopath?
Your initial post
should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from
the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite
any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Share your beliefs on the legal implications of utilizing assessments to
predict psychopathic behavior. Discuss any rights that criminals may have with
respect to such assessments.
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