The Abbreviated Psychopathy Measure-2: associations with normal-range and maladaptive personality traits

Abstract

background The aim of the study was to validate an updated form of the Abbreviated Psychopathy Measure which is based on the triarchic model of psychopathy. Revisions were made to improve indexing of the triarchic scales. The study focused on examining the relationships between the APM-2 scales with lower-order personality traits associated with psychopathy, as well as with antisocial intent, a correlate of antisocial behavior.