APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Psychopathy, Vengeance, and Motivations in Punishments of Crime
- 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