Meta-analysis suggests psychopathy may be an adaptation, rather than a mental disorder
A meta-analysis of 16 studies revealed no differences in the rates of non right-handedness between community individuals who scored high and low in psychopathy, psychopathic and non-psychopathic offenders, and psychopathic and non-psychopathic mental health patients, partially supporting the adaptive strategy...
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Charismatic people with psychopathic tendencies are more likely to evade detection and punishment
Charisma might be one factor that differentiates so-called "successful" psychopaths from their unsuccessful counterparts, according to new research published in the Journal of Research in Personality.
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Being coupled with a man with psychopathic traits negatively impacts a woman’s relationship and sexual satisfaction
According to findings published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, men with greater disinhibition and meanness — two maladaptive psychopathic traits — have female partners with lower relationship and sexual satisfaction.
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People with psychopathic tendencies are more likely to gamble with other people’s lives during a pandemic
New research provides evidence that individuals who scored higher in non-clinical psychopathy were more willing to take risks with other people's lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, which was conducted during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in the United...
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Longitudinal study suggests greater impulse control separates ‘successful’ from ‘unsuccessful’ psychopaths
Impulse control and the ability to suppress aggression helps ‘successful’ psychopaths blend in with society, according to a study published in Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment. The longitudinal study was conducted among adolescent offenders and found that youth with...
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