Impulsivity and psychopathy: Associations between the Barrett Impulsivity Scale and the Psychopathy Checklist revised

Snowden, Robert Jefferson ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9900-480X and Gray, Nicola Susan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3849-8118 2011. Impulsivity and psychopathy: Associations between the Barrett Impulsivity Scale and the Psychopathy Checklist revised. Psychiatry Research 187 (3) , pp. 414-417. 10.1016/j.psychres.2011.02.003

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Abstract

Impulsivity is often cited as a core dysfunction in those who are high in psychopathic traits. However, both impulsivity and psychopathy are both multi-faceted constructs. We examined a 3-factor model of self-reported impulsivity (Barrett Impulsivity: BIS-11) against the 2-factor and 4-facet model of psychopathy as defined by the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R). Those high on ‘secondary psychopathy’ (Factor 2 and Facets 3 and 4 of the PCL-R) showed increased impulsivity as it related to acting with thinking (Motor Scale of BIS) and lack of future planning (Non-Planning scale of BIS), but not did not show any elevated features of poor concentration or distraction (Attention Scale of BIS). On the other hand, there was some evidence that ‘primary psychopathy’ (Factor 1 of PCL-R) was associated with reduced impulsivity as it relates to future planning (Non-Planning scale of BIS). Thus, our results show that only some psychopaths show increased impulsivity and that not all forms of impulsivity are raised.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Psychopaths, Psychopathy Checklist-revised (PCL-R), Impulsivity, Barrett Impulsivity Scale (BIS-11)
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0165-1781
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2022 09:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/31160

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