Most interventions have been successful with this population when targeting the risk factors for antisocial personality characteristics of psychopaths (e.g. superficial charm, grandiose sense of self-worth, pathological lying, conning/manipulative, etc.), rather than risk factors for violence

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Most interventions targeting psychopathic traits, such as superficial charm or manipulative behavior, have limited success because these characteristics are deeply ingrained and resistant to change. Interventions are often more effective when they focus on managing and reducing risk factors for violence, rather than attempting to alter core personality traits.

Most Interventions Have Been Successful with This Population When Targeting