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 neuroimaging study has found that youth with more pronounced callous-unemotional personality traits tend to have higher gray matter volume and surface area in the anterior cingulate cortex region of the brain. But no associations between aggression and brain structure were found. The research was published in Scientific Reports. Since the dawn of time, humans have been killing each other. Estimates state that around 1.6 million people die each year as a result of violence. While proneness to violence is a complex phenomenon, studies have identified specific risk factors that increase the lik...
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A recent study published in the journal Behavioral Sciences sheds light on the relationship between psychopathic traits and risky sexual behaviors among young adults. The research highlights that specific traits associated with psychopathy, namely antisociality and callousness, are significant predictors of engaging in risky sexual practices. Risky sexual behavior encompasses actions that increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes related to sexual activity. These behaviors include unprotected sex, having multiple sexual partners, and engaging in sex under the influence of drugs or al...
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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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