Media type: E-Article Title: Comparing the constructs of antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy in a sample of incarcerated women Contributor: Warren, Janet I.; South, Susan C. imprint: Wiley, 2006 Published in: Behavioral Sciences & the Law Language: English DOI: 10.1002/bsl.663 ISSN: 0735-3936; 1099-0798 Origination: Footnote: Description: <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Our study examines the relationship between Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) and psychopathy among a sample of 137 female offenders. Drawing from a historical review of the evolution of these two concepts, we explore their differential relationship to patterns of criminal behavior, psychological adjustment, co‐morbidity with other personality disorders, victimization, and institutional adjustment. Findings suggest that the two disorders share a common foundation of social norm violations and deception; however, APD is associated with impulsive, aggressive, and irresponsible behavior, higher rates of childhood abuse, and greater co‐morbidity with Cluster A PDs, while psychopathy is better characterized by higher rates of property crimes, previous incarceration, and the manifestation of remorselessness. Results contribute to a further understanding of the etiology and phenomenology of these two disorders and suggest different types of treatment and intervention. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.</jats:p>