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CRIMINAL VERSATILITY [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- criminal versatility
1, record 1, English, criminal%20versatility
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two groups also differed in terms of criminal versatility, with the chronic high offenders averaging nearly five different offence types throughout their life-course and the stable low offenders only about three... 2, record 1, English, - criminal%20versatility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- multicriminalité
1, record 1, French, multicriminalit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux groupes se distinguaient aussi sur le plan de la multicriminalité, les délinquants chroniques à criminalité élevée comptant en moyenne près de cinq genres d'infractions différentes pendant leur vie et les délinquants stables à criminalité faible, environ [trois.] 2, record 1, French, - multicriminalit%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- multi-criminalité
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
- Human Behaviour
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- promiscuous sexual behavior
1, record 2, English, promiscuous%20sexual%20behavior
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- promiscuous sexual behaviour 2, record 2, English, promiscuous%20sexual%20behaviour
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychologist or psychiatrist administering the PCL-R [Psychopathy Checklist-Revised] assesses the person on a number of behavioral and psychological factors including : 1) Glibness/Superficial Charm; 2) Grandiose Sense of Self Worth; 3) Need for Stimulation/Proneness to Boredom; 4) Pathological Lying; 5) Conning/Manipulative; 6) Lack of Remorse or Guilt; 7) Shallow Affect; 8) Callous/Lack of Empathy; 9) Parasitic Lifestyle; 10) Poor Behavioral Controls; 11) Promiscuous Sexual Behavior; 12) Early Behavioral Problems; 13) Lack of Realistic, Long-term Goals; 14) Impulsivity; 15) Irresponsibility; 16) Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Actions; 17) Many Short-term Marital Relationships; 18) Juvenile Delinquency; 19) Revocation of Conditional Release and Criminal Versatility. 3, record 2, English, - promiscuous%20sexual%20behavior
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the traits of a psychopath. 4, record 2, English, - promiscuous%20sexual%20behavior
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
- Comportement humain
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- promiscuité sexuelle
1, record 2, French, promiscuit%C3%A9%20sexuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon Cleckley, un ensemble de seize caractéristiques résume ce qui distingue le psychopathe du reste de la population : charme superficiel, absence de symptômes psychotiques, absence de nervosité, manque de fiabilité, manque de sincérité, absence de remords ou de honte, conduite antisociale inadéquatement motivée, incapacité d'apprendre par l'expérience, égocentrisme et incapacité d'aimer, pauvreté émotionnelle, manque d'introspection, insensibilité aux relations interpersonnelles, conduite peu attirante, menaces suicidaires manipulatoires, promiscuité sexuelle et incapacité de planifier à long terme. 1, record 2, French, - promiscuit%C3%A9%20sexuelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
- Comportamiento humano
- Problemas sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- promiscuidad sexual
1, record 2, Spanish, promiscuidad%20sexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- comportamiento sexual promiscuo 1, record 2, Spanish, comportamiento%20sexual%20promiscuo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relaciones sexuales con varias parejas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - promiscuidad%20sexual
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- superficial charm
1, record 3, English, superficial%20charm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychologist or psychiatrist administering the PCL-R [Psychopathy Checklist-Revised] assesses the person on a number of behavioral and psychological factors including : 1) Glibness/Superficial Charm; 2) Grandiose Sense of Self Worth; 3) Need for Stimulation/Proneness to Boredom; 4) Pathological Lying; 5) Conning/Manipulative; 6) Lack of Remorse or Guilt; 7) Shallow Affect; 8) Callous/Lack of Empathy; 9) Parasitic Lifestyle; 10) Poor Behavioral Controls; 11) Promiscuous Sexual Behavior; 12) Early Behavioral Problems; 13) Lack of Realistic, Long-term Goals; 14) Impulsivity; 15) Irresponsibility; 16) Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Actions; 17) Many Short-term Marital Relationships; 18) Juvenile Delinquency; 19) Revocation of Conditional Release and Criminal Versatility. 2, record 3, English, - superficial%20charm
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the traits of a psychopath. 3, record 3, English, - superficial%20charm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- charme superficiel
1, record 3, French, charme%20superficiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le psychopathe est donc dépourvu d'amour pour les autres et de sentiments de culpabilité. Le charme superficiel dont il est doté lui permet de camoufler toute tentative de mensonge et de simulation. 1, record 3, French, - charme%20superficiel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des caractéristiques qui distinguent le psychopathe du reste de la population. 1, record 3, French, - charme%20superficiel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- grandiose sense of self-worth 1, record 4, English, grandiose%20sense%20of%20self%2Dworth
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychologist or psychiatrist administering the PCL-R [Psychopathy Checklist-Revised] assesses the person on a number of behavioral and psychological factors including : 1) Glibness/Superficial Charm; 2) Grandiose Sense of Self Worth; 3) Need for Stimulation/Proneness to Boredom; 4) Pathological Lying; 5) Conning/Manipulative; 6) Lack of Remorse or Guilt; 7) Shallow Affect; 8) Callous/Lack of Empathy; 9) Parasitic Lifestyle; 10) Poor Behavioral Controls; 11) Promiscuous Sexual Behavior; 12) Early Behavioral Problems; 13) Lack of Realistic, Long-term Goals; 14) Impulsivity; 15) Irresponsibility; 16) Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Actions; 17) Many Short-term Marital Relationships; 18) Juvenile Delinquency; 19) Revocation of Conditional Release and Criminal Versatility. 2, record 4, English, - grandiose%20sense%20of%20self%2Dworth
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the traits of a psychopath. 3, record 4, English, - grandiose%20sense%20of%20self%2Dworth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- égocentrisme profond
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9gocentrisme%20profond
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des caractéristiques qui distinguent le psychopathe du reste de la population. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9gocentrisme%20profond
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lack of empathy
1, record 5, English, lack%20of%20empathy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychologist or psychiatrist administering the PCL-R [Psychopathy Checklist-Revised] assesses the person on a number of behavioral and psychological factors including : 1) Glibness/Superficial Charm; 2) Grandiose Sense of Self Worth; 3) Need for Stimulation/Proneness to Boredom; 4) Pathological Lying; 5) Conning/Manipulative; 6) Lack of Remorse or Guilt; 7) Shallow Affect; 8) Callous/Lack of Empathy; 9) Parasitic Lifestyle; 10) Poor Behavioral Controls; 11) Promiscuous Sexual Behavior; 12) Early Behavioral Problems; 13) Lack of Realistic, Long-term Goals; 14) Impulsivity; 15) Irresponsibility; 16) Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Actions; 17) Many Short-term Marital Relationships; 18) Juvenile Delinquency; 19) Revocation of Conditional Release and Criminal Versatility. 1, record 5, English, - lack%20of%20empathy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the traits of a psychopath. 2, record 5, English, - lack%20of%20empathy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- manque d'empathie
1, record 5, French, manque%20d%27empathie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon Hare, la psychopathie est un trouble de la personnalité défini par une constellation de caractéristiques affectives, interpersonnelles et comportementales. Au centre de celles-ci se trouvent un manque profond d'empathie, de culpabilité ou de remords, une indifférence marquée face aux droits, sentiments et bien-être des autres. 1, record 5, French, - manque%20d%27empathie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des caractéristiques d'une psychopathe. 2, record 5, French, - manque%20d%27empathie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- parasitic lifestyle 1, record 6, English, parasitic%20lifestyle
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychologist or psychiatrist administering the PCL-R [Psychopathy Checklist-Revised] assesses the person on a number of behavioral and psychological factors including : 1) Glibness/Superficial Charm; 2) Grandiose Sense of Self Worth; 3) Need for Stimulation/Proneness to Boredom; 4) Pathological Lying; 5) Conning/Manipulative; 6) Lack of Remorse or Guilt; 7) Shallow Affect; 8) Callous/Lack of Empathy; 9) Parasitic Lifestyle; 10) Poor Behavioral Controls; 11) Promiscuous Sexual Behavior; 12) Early Behavioral Problems; 13) Lack of Realistic, Long-term Goals; 14) Impulsivity; 15) Irresponsibility; 16) Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Actions; 17) Many Short-term Marital Relationships; 18) Juvenile Delinquency; 19) Revocation of Conditional Release and Criminal Versatility. 2, record 6, English, - parasitic%20lifestyle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the traits of a psychopath. 3, record 6, English, - parasitic%20lifestyle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mode de vie parasitaire
1, record 6, French, mode%20de%20vie%20parasitaire
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est évident que des comportements déviants antérieurs, l'incapacité à maintenir des relations, le fait de multiplier les changements d'emploi, la délinquance comme mineur, un mode de vie parasitaire sont aussi à considérer. 1, record 6, French, - mode%20de%20vie%20parasitaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des caractéristiques du comportement d'un psychopathe. 2, record 6, French, - mode%20de%20vie%20parasitaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- conning
1, record 7, English, conning
adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychologist or psychiatrist administering the PCL-R [Psychopathy Checklist-Revised] assesses the person on a number of behavioral and psychological factors including : 1) Glibness/Superficial Charm; 2) Grandiose Sense of Self Worth; 3) Need for Stimulation/Proneness to Boredom; 4) Pathological Lying; 5) Conning/Manipulative; 6) Lack of Remorse or Guilt; 7) Shallow Affect; 8) Callous/Lack of Empathy; 9) Parasitic Lifestyle; 10) Poor Behavioral Controls; 11) Promiscuous Sexual Behavior; 12) Early Behavioral Problems; 13) Lack of Realistic, Long-term Goals; 14) Impulsivity; 15) Irresponsibility; 16) Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Actions; 17) Many Short-term Marital Relationships; 18) Juvenile Delinquency; 19) Revocation of Conditional Release and Criminal Versatility. 2, record 7, English, - conning
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the traits that define a psychopath. 3, record 7, English, - conning
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- habile à duper 1, record 7, French, habile%20%C3%A0%20duper
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'échelle de psychopathie (PCL-R). Hare a développé une procédure d'évaluation qui permet de mesurer les composantes affectives, interpersonnelles et comportementales de la psychopathie reliées de près aux conceptions traditionnelles du trouble telles que celles de Cleckley (1976) et de McCord et McCord (1956). Cette procédure est une entrevue semi-structurée consistant à interviewer le participant sur différents domaines de sa vie. Elle a pour avantage une meilleure identification des tentatives de simulation et de manipulation de la part de participants pouvant être habiles à duper. Elle s'accompagne d'une échelle, appelée Échelle de Psychopathie de Hare. 1, record 7, French, - habile%20%C3%A0%20duper
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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