Main description:

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.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to PsychopathyJennifer E. Vitale (Hampden-Sydney College, USA)

Chapter 2: Profile and Assessment of Psychopathy

Jennifer E. Vitale (Hampden-Sydney College, USA)

Chapter 3: Developmental Considerations in Psychopathy
Nadia Bounoua, Rickie Miglin, & Naomi Sadeh (University of Delaware, USA)

Chapter 4: Psychopathy and Gender: How Relevant is the Construct of Psychopathy in Females? Annette McKeown (Kolvin Service, Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust & Newcastle University & Newcastle University, UK), Susan Cooper (Durham Therapy Centre, UK), Jennifer Lamb (Teesside University, UK)

Chapter 5: Psychopathy and Violence
Nicholas D. Thomson, Salpi Kevorkian, & Adelaide A. Verdugo-Thomson (Virginia Commonwealth University Health, USA)

Chapter 6: Psychopathy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Greg Bohall (Innovative Psychological Solutions, A Professional Corporation, USA), Jennifer E. Vitale (Hampden-Sydney College, USA), & Darren Lemon (Applied Behavioral Alternatives, Inc., USA)

Chapter 7: Psychopathy and Psychotic Disorders
John E. Anderson & David Kosson (Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, USA)

Chapter 8: Psychopathy and Mood Disorders

Monika Dargis (New York Presbyterian- Weill Cornell Medical Center, USA)

Chapter 9: Psychopathy, Trauma, and PTSD symptoms: Theory and Evidence

Lauren F. Fournier & Edelyn Verona (University of South Florida, USA)

Chapter 10: Psychopathy and Conduct Disorder: Do we need additional specifiers for adequate representation?
Andrew Bontemps, Blair Batky, Beatriz Mendez, & Randall T. Salekin (University of Alabama, USA)

Chapter 11: Psychopathy and Substance Use Disorders
Grace M. Brennan, Allison M. Stuppy-Sullivan, and Arielle R. Baskin-Sommers (Yale University, USA)

Chapter 12: Psychopathy and Personality Disorders

Cristina Crego (Longwood University, USA)

Chapter 13: Forensic Rehabilitation Perspectives: Applying a Two-Component Framework to Interventions for Adults with Psychopathy
Julie Blais (Dalhousie University, CAN), Natasha S. Maltais (Carleton University, CAN), & Andrew E. Brankley (Kurt Freund Phallometric Lab & Sexual Behaviours Clinic, CAN)

Chapter 14: Therapeutic Considerations and Interventions for Psychopathy

Corine de Ruiter (Maastricht University, the Netherlands) & Martin Hildebrand (Private Practice, the Netherlands)

Chapter 15: Psychodynamic Perspectives of Psychopathy
Jessica Yakeley (Portman Clinic Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, UK)

Chapter 16: Existential Perspectives of Psychopathy

Stephen A. Diamond (Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, USA)

Chapter 17: A Gestalt Therapy Perspective on Psychopathy: Bearing the Unbearable
Gianni Francesetti (International Institute for Gestalt Therapy and Psychopathology & University of Turino, ITA)

Chapter 18: Group Therapy Interventions for Psychopathy: An Interpersonal Perspective

Jerry L. Jennings (Liberty Healthcare Corporation, USA) & Shan Jumper (IDHS Treatment and Detention Facility, USA)

Chapter 19: Family Therapy and Psychopathy: Adapting Family Interventions for Antisocial Youth with Psychopathic Traits
Vilas Sawrikar (The University of Edinburgh, UK), David Hawes (The University of Sydney, AUS), & Mark Dadds (The University of Sydney, AUS)

Chapter 20: Neuropsychological Considerations in Psychopathy
K. Drorit Gaines (Neuro Health, Inc. & Pepperdine University, USA)

Chapter 21: Criminal Justice Responses to Psychopathy

Devon L. L. Polaschek (University of Waikato/Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, NZ)

Chapter 22: Public Health Considerations in Psychopathy

Dennis E. Reidy (Georgia State University, USA) & Katherine W. Bogen (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA)