Psychopathy is one of the most complex disorders. The psychopath can appear normal, even adorable. Sometimes he lacks a sense of conscience and empathy, which makes him manipulative, unstable and often (but by no means always) a criminal.
According to the scientist, that he spent many years studying their behavior: "We think of psychopaths as murderers, alien to society."
Words such as "crazy", "crazy", etc. are somewhat vague and have practically no relation to the actual state of the human soul. We may even feel comfortable and that will be enough to characterize us on this issue.
Sometimes we even forget that in fact people who meet the clinical standards of psychopathy, or as they are called "psychos", do exist. Before we go any further, let's turn to the American Psychiatric Association's definition of psychopathy, as reported in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5):
“A pervasive pattern of neglect and violation of the rights of others that begins to manifest itself in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood.” The guide lists seven evidence-based points of psychopathic behavior, of which three stand out in particular as they occur regularly since age 15.
The phrase "pervasive picture or neglect and violation of the rights of others" is the psychopathy defined by these words.
Professor Robert Hare, psychologist and creator of the PCL-R assessment, a diagnostic criterion for psychopathy, is a leading specialist in psychopathy. He states: "It stuns me as it did 40 years ago, especially the fact that people who are so emotionally disconnected that they can function as if other people can manipulate and destroy objects without any concern."
Perhaps more overwhelming and intimidating at the same time is the possibility of being closely associated with a psychopath. Since psychopathy is a mysterious mental disorder, it is often very difficult to "find out" if someone does not match the given diagnosis.
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However, there is a common set of behaviors that psychopaths exhibit.
So, before you are 11 manifestations in the behavior of psychopaths:
1. Frequent acts of aggression
Lack of impulse control, combined with any semblance of emotional awareness, often results in violent acts of aggression. Psychopaths may or may not physically harm someone, but they are almost always emotional and verbally abusive.
(note, not necessarily physical abuse, enough emotion and speech)
2. The constant search for thrills
Under the "thrill" should be taken into account the usual for our understanding of adrenaline, for which they love to jump with a parachute. Psychopaths are prone to actions that stimulate their insatiable appetite for danger. Even if such actions may harm themselves, others, or be illegal.
(but this is directly the trend of our time)
3. Trends towards manipulation
Nothing surprising here, but psychopaths have a well-deserved reputation for being skilled manipulators and deceivers. Without an “inner voice” to guide them on the right or wrong path, they often manipulate and deceive someone else for personal entertainment.
(all the time)
4. They lack genuine emotion
Anger, jealousy, frustration, and rage are typical psychopathic behavioral traits. Psychopaths avoid deeper emotions (eg, kindness, compassion, empathy, love) for more easily accessible and superficial variety.
(and how we all lack kindness, compassion, sympathy, love)
5. They want to benefit from people
Some psychopaths don't see "personal gain" as others do - they just get the thrill of being manipulated. Others will use kindness and benevolence to get something. It can be anything: money, power, fame, temporarily satisfying every minute need.
(well, this is a must, who now does not want to benefit from his neighbor)
6. They have no empathy
The psychopath is characterized by shallow, chaotic relationships because they lack one important quality - empathy. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, researchers examined images of the brains of 121 prisoners, including those classified as "highly psychopathic." The study concluded with the following results: people with psychopathy were unable to show neural networks that can contribute to sensitive anxiety.
7. They are irresponsible
As expected, psychopaths do not take responsibility for their behavior. Instead, they try to instill guilt in their victim. Everything is correct. They not only evade responsibility, but also humiliate the victim.
(in the afternoon with fire you will not find those responsible!)
8. They exalt self-esteem
Psychopaths often have arrogant, dominant, and narcissistic tendencies. Thus, they have an increased sense of self-importance and self-worth. They also have an extreme, misplaced sense of right.
9. They don't have real friends
True friendship requires a mutual and honest exchange of emotions, interests, and support. While psychopaths can simulate other people's emotions, they cannot create positive emotions related to other people. Therefore, any "friendship" associated with a psychopath is not real in any of its manifestations.
(friends in general have always been a rarity, so … comrades)
10. They are frighteningly adorable
When a psychopath wants to "turn on his charm" and appear funny and sociable, he can deceive almost anyone. This "talent" is especially tragic when we consider the trail of human devastation that they leave after receiving what they want.
11. They are common criminals
Psychopaths make up up to 25 percent of all male offenders in federal prisons, although they account for less than one percent of the total population. Impulsiveness, aggression, disregard for the law, and lack of empathy undoubtedly contribute to this indicator.