Some studies have indicated that psychopaths demonstrate differences in the following areas compared to non psychopaths: 
- How important they determine considerations about harm/welfare and fairness/justice. 
- Attitudes towards inciting fear in other people 
- How morally permissible they deem accidents to be 

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Results of previous studies are mixed regarding the question whether psychopaths do or do not make moral judgements. 

Psychopathy and Moral Responsibility: Can Psychopaths Determine Right From Wrong?

Maibom, H.L. (2022). Empathy and moral understanding in psychopathy. In M. Vargas & J.M. Doris (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Moral Psychology (pp. 838-862). Oxford.

Empathy and Moral Understanding in Psychopathy

Some studies indicate that there is no difference between psychopaths and non psychopaths regarding psychopaths' ability to....
- Understand moral norms aren't merely a social construct or way to avoid punishment 
- Judge the levels of severity and permissibility of moral wrongs 
- Determine whether something is morally wrong based on whether or not (and to what extend) the victim was harmed 
- Consider the importance of in-group loyalty, purity, and authority 

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