Characteristics of Violence in Asperger's Syndrome Versus Psychopathy
| Characteristic | Psychopathy | Asperger's Syndrome |
|---|---|---|
| Sensory reactivity | Hypo | Hyper |
| Interpersonal communication | Manipulative | Naïve |
| Typical violence | Proactive | Reactive |
| Reinforcement contingency | Positive | Negative |
| Relating to violence | Denial | Confession |
Reprinted, with permission, from Bjorkly S: Risk and dynamics of violence in Asperger's syndrome: A systematic review of the literature. Aggress Violent Behav 14:306–12, 2009. © Elsevier.