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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > forensic assessment in civil and criminal cases > treatment of psychopathy
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > forensic assessment in civil and criminal cases > treatment of psychopathy
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > forensic assessment in civil and criminal cases > violence risk assessment > treatment of psychopathy
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > forensic assessment in civil and criminal cases > violence risk assessment > treatment of psychopathy
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > violence risk assessment > treatment of psychopathy
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > violence risk assessment > treatment of psychopathy

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treatment of psychopathy  

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  • The treatment of psychopathy is a controversial and underinvestigated area of study. Many researchers and clinicians have suggested that the pervasive and manipulative nature of the disorder makes it unlikely that psychopathic individuals can benefit from treatment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Psychopathy, Treatment of]

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