What are the characteristics of a psychopath?

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Psychopaths are people who have a form of mental disorder that is characterize by antisocial, self-centered behavior, lack of empathy for others, and a lack of remorse for their own actions. Psychopath are not directly classified as a disease according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. They are classified as a disorder in the Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) group.

Psychopathic symptoms often appear in childhood, most commonly occurring when the child is under 10 years old. However, some people may develop symptoms later in life. The characteristics of each person who is diagnose with psychopathology may differ. But the characteristics found are often similar to those of people with antisocial personality disorder, such as:

  • Emotionally, psychopaths are unable to access emotions deeply, resulting in a lack of sense of right and wrong, and a lack of morality in expressing themselves to others.
  • In terms of interpersonal relationships, psychopaths tend to be superficially charming, lack empathy for others, are self-centere, and irresponsible โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที. When they make a mistake, they tend to blame others first. They tend to be good at talking and deceiving.
  • In terms of behavior, psychopaths have antisocial behaviors and can hurt others. Symptoms usually start in adolescence. In some cases, if the condition is severe, they will have problematic behaviors since childhood. Such as fighting, arguing, bullying friends, animal abuse, lying, or stealing. Which is call defiant defiant disorder.
  • In terms of lifestyle, psychopaths tend to seek excitement, excitement, or do things that trigger emotions, such as committing crimes, stealing, causing fights or violence, etc. They are also intelligent and good at planning.

People with psychopathic traits tend to be self-centered, bad-tempered, and do not follow societal rules. Therefore, they tend to commit crimes. They are classified as an antisocial personality disorder that should be treated. Psychiatrists and psychotherapists will diagnose the symptoms and provide treatment to reduce the severity of the symptoms, help patients have a better quality of life, and prevent those close to them from harm that may occur from the symptoms of psychopaths.