David Kosson Carlo Garofalo, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at Tilburg University (The Netherlands). His research interests lie at the intersection of emotion, aggression, and personality pathology. More specifically, he is is interested in the development and manifestation of psychopathy and antagonistic personality traits. He is a full member of the … Read more
Summary by Jamie Knowles and Dr. Nicola Gray Sest, N., & March, E. (2017). Constructing the cyber-troll: Psychopathy, sadism, and empathy. Personality and Individual Differences, 119, 69-72. Background and aims The internet is an increasingly popular vehicle for socialising and communicating, and this has given rise to new forms of online, antisocial behavior. One of … Read more
We are hosting a FUNDRAISING RAFFLE this year to raise money to create an online support group for those whose lives, health, or careers have been placed at risk or negatively impacted by individuals with psychopathy. Raffle prizes include signed books, art coffee mugs and tee shirts, and gift cards from Starbucks, Target, … Read more
Martin Sellbom, PhD., is a Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. He is the current Membership Chair for the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy and has served on its board for several years. His research interests focus on the diagnosis and assessment of personality disorders, including … Read more
Dr. Michael Koenigs is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Neuroscience & Public Policy Program. He spoke with Dr. Rhonda Freeman about the neurological underpinnings of psychopathy, including some of his own research into brain areas that are abnormal … Read more
Dr. David Kosson and Dr. Kristin Schneider and colleagues are recruiting female participants who have been in a relationship with someone with psychopathic traits for an online physical activity research study. We have developed a free online program designed to increase physical activity and to reduce stress in people with trauma symptoms. This online program … Read more
