HECTOR, CAMERON,CHARLES,PETER (2018) Exploring the triarchic conceptualisation of psychopathic
traits in relation to economic decision-making. Masters thesis, Durham University.
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Abstract
The concept of a relationship between psychopathy and the hypothetical Homo economicus
has long existed, but empirical support for either positive or negative relationship is mixed.
The present study examines a cohort of 88 individuals, mostly university undergraduates
and postgraduates of mixed gender and ethnicity, on performance in economic games
against their scores in a psychopathy measure and an anxiety inventory. Modest
relationships were found between psychopathy values and monetary offers made in
dictatorial positions, but no significant relationships were found for first-round offers. No
effect was found for anxiety. The results, while interesting, suggest further research into
clinical and non-clinical populations as a comparison is necessary.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Award: | Master of Science |
| Keywords: | Psychopathy, triarchic model, ultimatum game, dictator game, trust game |
| Faculty and Department: | Faculty of Science > Psychology, Department of |
| Thesis Date: | 2018 |
| Copyright: | Copyright of this thesis is held by the author |
| Deposited On: | 12 Jun 2018 12:50 |
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