Psychopathy in childhood: is it a meaningful diagnosis?
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Abstract
Psychopathy is not included in either of the main classification systems (ICD-10 or DSM-IV). Research has now extended the concept of psychopathy to childhood and has produced evidence that it is meaningfully distinct from antisocial behaviour. It is proposed that psychopathy should be accepted as a meaningful diagnosis in childhood.
Medical subject headings
- Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Conduct Disorder
- Empathy
- Eye Movements
- Love
- Mother-Child Relations