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Personality and criminality: A review of the California Psychological Inventory
Author(s) -
Laufer William S.,
Skoog Dagna K.,
Day James M.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(198207)38:3<562::aid-jclp2270380315>3.0.co;2-d
Subject(s) - psychology , personality , california psychological inventory , criminal psychology , criminal behavior , personality assessment inventory , measure (data warehouse) , social psychology , database , computer science
Presents review of studies that use the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) with delinquents and criminals. Studies listed fit categories that illustrate the ability of the CPI to measure: (a) personality differences between delinquents and non‐delinquents; (b) personality typologies and classifications; and (c) personality variables that predict future criminal or asocial behavior. In addition, studies are listed that describe the (d) historical development of the CPI and its application to criminality, as well as (e) the CPI's ability to measure and quantify aspects of criminal behavior. Methodological concerns, profile interpretations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.