Factor 2

Topic

Factor 2 is a dimension of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R) that measures the socially deviant, impulsive, and antisocial lifestyle traits associated with psychopathy. Unlike Factor 1, which captures core interpersonal and affective traits, Factor 2 is characterized by behaviors such as impulsivity, irresponsibility, juvenile delinquency, and a lack of long-term goals. It is closely linked to antisocial personality disorder and is often referred to as secondary psychopathy.