Hare Psychopathy Checklist

Martha Stout would describe a sociopath as someone who has no empathy for another person, has no conscience, and does not feel guilt. In other words they lack moral reasoning, “Moral reasoning is the thought process that attends conscience and helps it decide what to do” (Stout, p.171). In the model for morality and moral development, made by Lawrence Kohlberg, these individual would belong to Level 1, that’s when moral issues are approached from the perspective of self-interest Sociopaths are…

health issues and health complications (Semiatin et al., 2016). Psychopathy may be considered a key feature in understanding IPV perpetration (Okano, Langille, & Walsh, 2016). Psychopathy “is a personality syndrome characterized by cold and callous lack of affect, grandiose and manipulative interpersonal style, irresponsible and impulsive behavior, and a generally antisocial lifestyle” (Okano et al., 2016, p.2). The pattern of psychopathy falls under the category of antisocial personality…

Psychopathy in Othello and 1984 Psychopaths are mentally ill individuals who display violent social behavior, low empathy and disinhibited, bold behavior. An obsessive desire for control, mastery of psychological warfare and the willingness to hurt others for personal gain are defining characteristics of this disorder. These traits are seen in some of the characters in William Shakespeare’s Othello and George Orwell’s 1984. Iago and the characters that form the Party both display these…

Triggers and Communication Sheila Labarre demonstrates the personality traits of a sociopath. She was abused by her mother and father physically and psychologically, and her father and a male family friend sexually. Sheila was known around town and to the local police for having fits of rage. She also had multiple relationships with men, who she claimed abused her (Flynn, 2010). One of Sheila’s main trigger was having a sexual relationship with a man. She was promiscuous and accused…

all killers are psychopaths, and not all psychopaths will become killers. Psychopathy encompasses a personality marked by superficial charm, shallowness, grandiosity, and manipulativeness; additionally, psychopaths lack remorse and empathy, are impulsive and easily bored, and sometimes have poor behavioral control that leads to delinquency or criminal activity. These qualities, to the average person, indicate that psychopathy is a killer’s affliction. However, these are traits that many people…

perpetrate non-violent crimes like fraud. The Article that I have read examines extreme cases of people doing good things for other people which is Altruism and also those who commit really terrible things to hurt other people which is known as Psychopathy. It shows the different ways that these traits can develop in individuals through brain development, family environment and because of the society they live in. It also suggests ways that empathy for others can be promoted through learning.…

behavior. Their outburst frequently appear to be motivated by little more than the need for thrills and excitement (Herbert C. Quay, Ph.D, 1965). According to authors of “The Anatomy of Violence”. Adrian Raine and Jill Portnoy, a person diagnosed with psychopathy has a low resting heart rate which creates an unpleasant sensation; consequently that person seeks stimulation to achieve a some level of arousal. An example of this is Beth Thomas from the CBS “Child of Rage” documentary. Beth was a…

Introduction: Everyone in the world uses the term Antisocial. Majority of the time it is use to talk about a person who does not socialize with anyone at all. Some people that are known for being antisocial are the Grinch from the famous tale “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. In the movie the Grinch does not socialize with anybody. The companion he talks to is his dog Max. He lives isolated from everyone else that stays in Whoville. There are many other know people that are consisted Antisocial…

There are many theories that show that early childhood misconduct and the environment have a an effect on psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder. In the article the article the etiology of psychopathy a neuropsychological perspective by Pamela R Perez outlines the Literature that has been written over the decades on childhood’s effect on psychopathy. The article outlines the effect of attachment disorder has on the development of anti-social personality disorder. The bond we form as…

The rational theory believes in harsher penalty and quicker approach when it comes with dealing with criminals. The rational theory offenders discover that committing a crime was not worth it. Rational theory considered that offenders who commit a crime do so after taking chances, and punishment for the crime as well as gift for committing a crime. Some theorist believes that crime can be slowed down by deterrents. General deterrence state: that crime can be defeated by punishment. For example,…