APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Psychopathy, Vengeance, and Motivations in Punishments of Crime

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Personality/Emotion

  • Leah Efferson
    University of Alabama

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the motivations those higher in psychopathic traits use to punish others in criminal contexts. Results found those higher in psychopathic traits allocated less harsh punishments than those lower. Those higher in psychopathic traits were less motivated by behavioral control motivations.

Personality

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