Shining a Light on Dark Personalities kicks off 2016-17 In Conversation Series
October 14, 2016 – Orillia, ON
Lakehead Orillia’s popular speaker series, “In Conversation,” returns to the Orillia Public Library this fall with a series of seven talks by Lakehead University professors.
The first in the series takes place on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:15 pm and features Dr. Beth Visser, who teaches with the Departments of Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology.
In her talk: “People Behaving Badly: Shining a Light on Dark Personalities,” Dr. Visser will discuss what is known as the “Dark Triad” of personality – Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy. “These are people in your everyday life who might try to manipulate or exploit you,” explains Dr. Visser. Her talk will include a particular focus on psychopathy, the darkest personality of all.
Dr. Visser teaches Psychology and Criminology courses at Lakehead. In addition to her research focus on psychopathy, her specialties also include testing and measurement, human sexuality and self-sexualization, cognitive abilities, and antisocial and risk-taking behaviours.
The talk takes place at the Orillia Public Library and everyone is welcome to attend. All In Conversation events are free, but registration is required. Register by email to info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca or by phone at 705-325-2338.
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Dr. Beth Visser, Departments of Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology with Lakehead University, will present the first In Conversation event of the semester at the Orillia Public Library on Tuesday, October 18, from 6:15 – 8 pm. The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
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