Precursors
The following answers are based on a score on the PCL-r, weak meaning low score and strong meaning an extremely high score.
Criminal
There have been many studies over the years to find a connection between psychopathy and serial killing. Theses studies have shown that repeat imprisonment, imprisonment in a higher security prison, and substance misuse, all correlate with a stronger PCL-r.
Violence
There have been many studies connecting violence and psychopathy. This is probably the most well known as it is portrayed in the media every day of the year. However, psychopathy does not equal violence. Psychopaths tend to commit planned violence rather than reaction violence. But it is extremely difficult to measure a person's risk of violence based on psychopathy. The F.B.I. reported, "psychopathic behavior is consistent with traits common to some serial killers, including sensation seeking, a lack of remorse or guilt, impulsive, the need for control, and predatory behavior.
Sex Offending
A study done in Canada on federal male inmates found that psychopathy was connected to violent and non-violent offense but not sexual offenses, except for child molesters.
Other
Many people often call terrorists psychopaths. Some connections can be made, however, this same technique can be used to "understand a soldier in war." The certain trait that align are antisocial, violence, "a selfish world view that precludes the welfare of others", and a lack of remorse, and "blame externalization". There has also been a connection with psychopathy and a socially successful member of society. They could be the next C.E.O. because of their low dis-inhibition if they have a good childhood and are smart, however this has yet to be proven.
There have been many studies over the years to find a connection between psychopathy and serial killing. Theses studies have shown that repeat imprisonment, imprisonment in a higher security prison, and substance misuse, all correlate with a stronger PCL-r.
Violence
There have been many studies connecting violence and psychopathy. This is probably the most well known as it is portrayed in the media every day of the year. However, psychopathy does not equal violence. Psychopaths tend to commit planned violence rather than reaction violence. But it is extremely difficult to measure a person's risk of violence based on psychopathy. The F.B.I. reported, "psychopathic behavior is consistent with traits common to some serial killers, including sensation seeking, a lack of remorse or guilt, impulsive, the need for control, and predatory behavior.
Sex Offending
A study done in Canada on federal male inmates found that psychopathy was connected to violent and non-violent offense but not sexual offenses, except for child molesters.
Other
Many people often call terrorists psychopaths. Some connections can be made, however, this same technique can be used to "understand a soldier in war." The certain trait that align are antisocial, violence, "a selfish world view that precludes the welfare of others", and a lack of remorse, and "blame externalization". There has also been a connection with psychopathy and a socially successful member of society. They could be the next C.E.O. because of their low dis-inhibition if they have a good childhood and are smart, however this has yet to be proven.