For years, psychopathy was dismissed by many criminologists as a mythical entity.However, the major criticisms leveled against the construct are either irrelevant or untrue. Recent research indicates that psychopathy is one of the most robust predictors of criminal behavior. The association between psychopathy and violence is particularly important.
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