Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version

The Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL:YV) is a diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals to assess traits associated with psychopathic tendencies in adolescents. It evaluates factors such as lack of empathy, superficial charm, impulsivity, and manipulativeness. The goal is to identify youths who may be at higher risk of engaging in problematic or harmful behaviors so they can receive appropriate intervention. It’s important to note that it does not label someone as a psychopath but helps understand certain personality traits for treatment and risk management purposes.