In this conversation, forensic psychologist Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski discusses the multifaceted role of forensic psychology in the legal system, detailing the complexities of sex offender risk assessments, the grooming process, and the distinctions between psychopathy and narcissism.00:00 In this episode...01:14 Understanding Forensic Psychology04:01 Sex Offender Risk Assessments09:20 Categories of Offenders11:30 The Grooming Process14:53 Steps of Grooming: Targeting and Gaining Access18:49 Trust Development and Desensitization21:55 Maintaining Control in Abuse24:56 Manipulation Techniques in Relationships27:47 Trusting Your Intuition30:43 Assessing Risk Factors in Manipulation37:00 The Dangers of Treatment for Psychopaths40:22 Understanding Psychopathy and Treatment Outcomes43:13 Defining Psychopathy: Emotional Disconnect46:05 The Art of Deception: Psychopaths as Actors49:01 Nature vs. Nurture: The Origins of Psychopathy53:35 The Impact of Trauma on Personality Disorders59:35 The Role of Environment in Shaping Psychopathy1:01:43 The Influence of Fantasy on Criminal Behavior1:04:36 Distinguishing Between Psychopathy and Narcissism1:08:20 Narcissism and Murder: A Dangerous Combination1:10:59 The Intersection of Narcissism and Psychopathy1:12:18 The Nuances of Personality Disorder Diagnoses1:14:10 Find Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski online1:15:42 Real World Knowledge About Dangerous PeopleDISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xwDr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtMDr. Ann Burgess on Narcissism in Serial Killers: https://youtu.be/D4xDbVae2r8Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski on YouTube:  @dr.jeffkieliszewskiforensi3081  Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39--------------------------Grooming: The Narcissist's System of Abuse | Dr. Jeff KieliszewskiSteps of Grooming: Targeting and AccessPsychologist Exposes Grooming Tactics in AdultsInterpersonal Manipulation: Grooming and Abuse#narcissisticabuse