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Psychopathology, physiology (cardiovascular activity and cortisol) and impulsivity

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Objectives:  
The project's overall aim was to assess and describe individual differences in inmates regarding personality and mental health. The project's focus was personality dimensions, psychophysiology, cognition, emotion processing, anxiety and depression, and attachment styles. 

Output:  

  • Hansen, A. L., Johnsen, B. H., Hart, S. D., Waage, L. & Thayer, J. F. (2008). Psychopathy and Recognition of Facial Expressions of Emotion. Journal of Personality Disorders, 22, 639-345.   
  • Hansen, A. L., Johnsen, B. H., Thornton, D., Waage, L. & Thayer, J. F. (2007). Facets on Psychopathy Checklist- Revised predicts heart rate variability and cognitive function. Journal of Personality Disorders, 21, 565-579.   
  • Hansen, A. L., Waage, L., Eid, J., Johnsen, B. H., & Hart, S. (2011). The relationship between attachment, personality and antisocial tendencies in a prison sample: A pilot study. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, 52, 268-278 
  • Hansen, A. L., Stokkeland, L., Johnsen, B. H., Pallesen, S., & Waage, L. (2013). The relationship between the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised and the MMPI-2. Psychological Reports, 112, 445-457