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Dr. Kristopher Brazil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Brock University, an M.A. from Carleton University, and a B.Sc. from McMaster University. His research focuses on psychopathy, personality traits, and relationships through evolutionary, developmental, and relational lenses. Key interests include the Dark Triad (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism), sexual aggression, antisocial behavior, and empathy.
Education:
- Ph.D., Brock University
- M.A., Carleton University
- B.Sc., McMaster University
Dr. Brazil’s work bridges evolutionary theory with empirical research on individual differences. He examines how psychopathic traits emerge developmentally, interact with environmental factors, and manifest in social contexts. His methodologies include latent profile analysis, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal studies.
His recent publications explore links between personality traits and psychopathy in adolescents, reproductive strategies tied to psychopathic behavior, and the role of empathy deficits in clinical populations. Articles often emphasize evolutionary adaptation and behavioral ecology.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Brazil has no listed advisees or grants. He contributes to research groups within the Department of Psychology, focusing on quantitative methods and forensic psychology applications.
