On this special holiday edition of Aftermath Radio, three prominent names in the field of psychopathy (Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and co-author of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version; Dr. Liane Leedom, psychiatrist by training and adjunct professor of psychology at the [Continue]
Researchers have used self-report inventories to investigate symptoms of psychopathy in college students. These studies show that Traits of psychopathy may be found in about 10% of students. These traits also correlate with other variables such as law breaking behavior, cheating in class and sexual coercion. Psychopathic features also correlate [Continue]
Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and co-author of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version, discusses scientific research about emotional deficits thought to be associated with psychopathy. Also this week, Dr. Robert Schug interviews “Sally” a woman who was married to [Continue]
Dr. Paul Babiak, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist and author of the book, Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work, discusses the Corporate Psychopath, how they are able to be hired and succeed in the business world. Corporate Psychopaths have the same personality syndrome as other psychopaths, yet they are able to mask their true [Continue]
This week (11/09/2010) our guest is Jill Ricke, Ph.D., Psychologist and member of the Aftermath: Surviving Psychopathy Foundation Board of Directors. She wrote the following message for our listeners: When involved in a relationship with a psychopathic individual, whether it’s an intimate relationship, a friendship, or a professional [Continue]
There are three ways parents shape their childrens’ attitudes and behavior. First, parents influence children by determining the tone set in the home and exposure to media including music, art and television. Second, parents are models that children imitate. Third parents teach with verbal lessons. All three influence, model and teach are [Continue]
Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and co-author of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version, discusses fundamental concepts related to how researchers study psychopathic individuals. Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and [Continue]
Dr. Paul Babiak, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist and author of the book, Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work, discusses the manipulation techniques of psychopaths and how they are able to so successfully manipulate their victims. Psychopaths can be thought of as parasitic-predators who employ a three phase predatory process. [Continue]
Are you romantically involved with someone you think may be psychopathic? In this segment we discuss how to break up. Often it is not as simple as “drop off the key Lee and get yourself free” as a popular song states. When breaking up with a psychopathic partner there are many things to consider regarding [Continue]
Listen Live 4 P.M. Pacific/7P.M. Eastern to Dr. Robert Schug, Dr. David Kosson, Dr. Paul Babiak and Dr. Liane Leedom as they discuss the Aftermath Foundation’s beginnings and mission. Listen to the podcast here: Powered by Podbean.com [Continue]
