GROUP-DIFFERENCES NOT-EQUAL-TO INDIVIDUAL-DIFFERENCES

Mealey's etiological distinction between primary and secondary sociopa thy blurs the delineation between individual and group differences. Sh e uses physiological evidence to support her claim of genetic influenc es, neglecting variability within social classes, frequency of delinqu ent behavior in upper and middle classes (measured by self-report), an d discontinuity of criminal behavior across the life span. Finally, Me aley's proposals for differential intervention fall short of a future agenda, which should tailor to individual needs, not social classes.