psychopathy
A recent study has shed light on how leaders with psychopathic tendencies manage to maintain a positive image and gain the trust of their followers. The study found that these leaders often use emotion regulation strategies to influence others’ perceptions, despite their lack of empathy and manipulative nature. The research was published in the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies. Psychopathy, characterized by impaired empathy, lack of remorse, and manipulative behavior, is a significant concern in leadership roles. Despite the known negative impacts of such leaders, they often clim...
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A recent study of incarcerated women found that those with pronounced psychopathic traits tended to hold their head more rigidly during a clinical interview. The study used an automated detection algorithm to assess head position and dynamics. The research was published in Personality and Individual Differences. Psychopathic traits are a specific cluster of personality characteristics that include a profound lack of empathy and remorse resulting in indifferent or callous attitudes towards others. Individuals with high levels of psychopathic traits tend to display shallow emotional responses an...
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New research suggests that individuals with elevated psychopathic traits might not experience a lack of fear but instead find enjoyment in frightening situations. The findings, published in the Journal of Personality, challenge long-held beliefs about the relationship between psychopathic tendencies and fear experience. Psychopathy is a psychological condition characterized by a spectrum of behaviors and personality traits, including lack of empathy, superficial charm, manipulativeness, deceitfulness, and impulsivity. Psychopaths often exhibit a disregard for the rights and feelings of others,...
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A new study has unveiled important insights into the personal repercussions of living with psychopathic traits. Conducted on undergraduate students and published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, the research illuminates the relationship between psychopathic personality traits and an individual’s functioning across various domains, including their interpersonal relationships, internalizing behaviors, and overall quality of life. Psychopathy is is characterized by a constellation of traits that typically includes superficial charm, a lack of empathy or remorse, manipulative...
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Adolescents who grow up in negative social environments – characterized by hostility, neglect, and competition – may develop psychopathic traits as a form of adaptation to obtain socially valued outcomes, such as popularity and dating success, according to new research published in Development and Psychopathology. This suggests that the behaviors often associated with psychopathy, such as manipulation and a lack of empathy, might in some contexts serve as a strategy for adolescents to navigate and succeed in challenging social landscapes. Psychopathic personality traits are characterized by a ...
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In a new study shedding light on the neurological underpinnings of antisocial behavior, scientists have made a pivotal discovery regarding the brain chemistry of violent offenders diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder, both with and without psychopathy. Their findings have been published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. The research reveals a significant imbalance in the striatum — a key brain area involved in decision-making — between two crucial neurotransmitters, glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This imbalance, identified through advanced imaging techniques, offers...
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A study of incarcerated women in Portugal found that having a criminal lifestyle was associated with psychopathy. Incarcerated women who reported living a criminal lifestyle tended to have higher psychopathy scores. The study was published in Deviant Behavior. Historically, women have comprised only a small fraction of the total prison population. Over the past decades, the male prison population has outnumbered the female population by more than tenfold. Consequently, research on criminal behavior has predominantly focused on men. Nevertheless, recent data indicates a rising number of incarce...
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A new study examined the link between psychopathic traits and number of children in a community sample of men and women, finding that prototypical psychopathy was associated with having more children among men, but not women. This research was published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences. Research on psychopathy from an evolutionary perspective suggests it may be a strategy for higher offspring production at the cost of lower parental investment, but findings are inconsistent. Men with pronounced psychopathic traits often have more children, yet some studies point to fewer offspring in such i...
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In a recent study published in Law and Human Behavior, researchers found that certain psychopathic personality traits are significantly associated with attitudes and behaviors related to the use of force in law enforcement. The study, which involved both law enforcement professionals and undergraduates interested in law enforcement careers, offers a deeper understanding of how specific personality traits can influence critical aspects of policing. The study centers around the triarchic model of psychopathy, a framework that breaks down psychopathic traits into three distinct categories. These ...
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Think of a psychopath and any number of Hollywood villains might come to mind, from charming killers like Hannibal Lecter to Anton Chigurh, portrayed with chilling menace by Javier Bardem in the film No Country for Old Men. But the traits and symptoms of psychopathy run along scales that range from weak to strong. So, someone may be mildly psychopathic or severely so. There could be a psychopath sitting next to you right now. This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews. Sign up for the newsletter.
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