Welcome to Psychology Refresh! Today, we're going to go over the
10 Traits Of A Psychopath. Make sure to watch each
one of them and find out which of these characteristics have you found in others.
Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes identified interchangeably as sociopathy or
psychopathy, is defined by the science as: "A mental condition in which a person consistently
shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others". When you
hear the word "psychopath," you probably recall dangerous characters in crime dramas and Hollywood
movies. However, you might be surprised that research shows that 4 percent of the population
are sociopathic, and 5 to 15 percent are "almost psychopathic" so there is a strong chance that
once in your life you have encountered that individual. Here are 10 Traits Of A Psychopath:
Number 1 - Pathological lying Have you ever heard the phrase:
"If you repeat a lie often enough, it becomes accepted as the truth."? Well, looks like this
is a great life motto for psychopaths. Lying is a common psychopath characteristic. People with
psychopathic tendencies lie constantly, no matter that the truth would be a more rational story-even
when they have no reason at all to lie. They are so used to shifting personas and stories that
lying is a daily bread for them. Whenever you challenge these lies (even with the evidence),
they will turn it back around on you as if you are paranoid or over-analyzing everything.
Using blatant lies, distortions, manipulations, broken promises, and victim blaming are among
the many methods a psychopath will employ to further their aggressive and unscrupulous schemes.
Number 2 - Superficial charm
A psychopath's charm is specifically suited to their target. Psychopaths are experts at making
them feel "special." Many people don't realize that this is a deception. They flatter very well,
and they can give an amazing long speech that everyone will listen to with interest.
But the conversation is not sincere at all. Whichever persona a psychopath chooses,
one thing is certain: It's not authentic. A psychopath reorganizes his personality
all the time depending on the situation and the person who is interacting with. Observe behavioral
inconsistencies, find that other people in this person's life describe them entirely differently,
or try to sense insincerity in their behavior. Like actors, psychopaths wear a mask which makes
them look friendly, so they can make anyone trust them. They are also good listeners
because they want more information about you to make it easier to manipulate you in the future.
Number 3 - No empathy Research shows that people with
antisocial personality disorder have fewer cells in their prefrontal cortex - considered the most
evolved region of the brain. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for, among many functions, the
capacity to understand other people's feelings, so-called empathy, and the capacity to learn from
life experience which we call a reflection. Because psychopaths lack empathy, ethics,
and reflection, they tend to have no feelings towards others and be uncaring of their suffering.
Knowing the suffering of their victims does not bring about ethical pause, psychopaths can be
encouraged to do more harm for the purpose of winning. Also, no lessons are learned from the
negative consequences of their actions. It is always their victims who are responsible for
their own victimization. They also know very well how to use someone else's vulnerability.
The most terrifying thing is that they will hurt other people without a single thought.
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Number 4 - Narcissism Not all narcissists are psychopaths,
but most psychopaths possess certain narcissistic characteristics, such as calculated charm,
manipulativeness, egotism, entitlement, conceit, and a false superiority complex.
They are sure that they are superior to others who they don't care about.
However, it is believed that they often achieve incredible results when they are very determined.
An individual who is a psychopath will always walk all over other people and step on their toes.
They care only about themselves. Psychopaths will often brag about their achievements and remember
other people's failures. By doing so, they appear better
and attract even more attention. Number 5 - Psychological violence
Emotional and physical abuse are very common traits to all psychopaths. They are very good
at persistent brainwashing that causes the victim to doubt her or himself, and ultimately lose his
or her own sense of perception, identity, and self-worth. Often it becomes a form of bullying.
It can occur in personal relationships, at the workplace, or over an entire community.
Soft people who can't fight back are psychopaths' usual victims. They even will provoke you to have
some reaction to show your worst sides to other people just for the cause of their enjoyment.
Number 6 - Rule breaking As psychopaths constantly need a thrill in their
lives, they are not afraid to break the rules to get a shot of adrenaline. Psychopaths are more
inclined than the general population to violate human rights or have brushes with the rules.
They don't obey the laws because they think that they are better than any law. A person's
moral and ethical choices are disdained, and they are seen as weaknesses. Psychopaths usually have
a lack of conscience. Psychopaths will often mention morality or fairness when necessary,
either for appearance's sake or to conveniently advance their own self-serving agendas.
It is more effective to manipulate people with fake morality than to hold real values.
Number 7 - Physical abuse Psychopaths are known not
only from emotional abuse, but also from physical violence towards people and even animals. It has
been suggested that psychopathy is associated with proactive, or "cold blooded" aggression,
a form of aggression characterized by reduced emotion and conducted with a goal differing from
but facilitated by the commission of harm. The prevalence of psychopathy among domestic abusers
indicates that the core characteristics of psychopathy, such as callousness, remorselessness,
and a lack of close interpersonal bonds suggest that the domestic abuses committed by these
individuals are callously committed rather than a case of emotional aggression. Reports show that
psychopaths are very often among serial killers, people with traits including sensation seeking,
a lack of remorse or guilt, impulsivity, the need for control, and predatory behavior.
Number 8 - Victim blaming When caught in the act with their unscrupulous
behavior, most psychopaths will not show any signs of remorse, unless it is strategically
advantageous for them to do so. It is more likely that they act out aggressive behavior,
aggravate hostile relations, deny responsibility, blame or accuse others, and maintain a facade
of arrogance and conceit. The romantic spouse charged with domestic battery alleges he was
"set-up". The investment consultant captured defrauding clients says he was duped,
the politician whose policies harmed whole communities believes he's being scapegoated,
and the public figure condemned for spewing vile and hateful remarks believes he is being
mistreated. A psychopath often makes himself look good by blaming others for their immoral conduct.
Number 9 - Parasitic lifestyle Some sociopaths tell sob stories about
being unable to earn money or they might claim to be victimized by others. They then take advantage
of the generosity of others by becoming dependent on them financially. Promises don't mean anything
to psychopaths. You can bet that they are not trustworthy, no matter how much they promise.
They may shrug off child support payments, get deeply in debt, or forget about obligations and
commitments. They use people to get whatever they can with no regard for how a person may feel.
Number 10 - Situational psychopathy Perhaps the most dangerous form of
antisocial personality disorder is what is called a situational psychopathy, where the individual
is compassionate, respectful, and kind towards some people, but inhumane, harsh, and cruel
towards others. Socially inclined individuals and groups are thought to be "other," "lesser,"
or "weaker" because of their gender, class, race, sexual orientation or social standing.
Some people are portrayed by psychopaths as fully human while others are seen as objects,
commodities, and as being less human. Situational psychopathy indirectly contributes to a wide
range of unfair conditions, such as misogynist, racist, homophobic, and religious intolerance.
Now, we have a question for you.
Which famous psychopath has these traits? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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