Gender Differences and Similarities Identified across Dimensions of Psychopathic Traits Among Undergraduates

To address the relative lack of data on psychopathic traits among females, undergraduates were compared on psychopathic trait dimensions.  Females scored lower on primary psychopathy, disinhibition, and meanness but were equivalent on secondary psychopathy and boldness.  Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were examined but did not reveal gender-related measurement problems.