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Do these psychologists hold the key to why Lucy Letby killed the babies in her care
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Do these psychologists hold the key to why Lucy Letby killed the babies in her care

The Independent  

Lucy Letby is Britain’s most prolific child killer of the modern era. Dame Janet reported that “They did their best to consider possible explanations for Shipman’s conduct but, with the materials available, were unable to reach any conclusions.” open image in gallery Letby being questioned by detectives following her arrest in July 2018 The Lucy Letby case seems to take …

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Is Lucy Letby a psychopath – and would she have killed if not?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Is Lucy Letby a psychopath – and would she have killed if not?

The Independent  

Lucy Letby is Britain’s most prolific child killer of the modern era. Dame Janet reported that “They did their best to consider possible explanations for Shipman’s conduct but, with the materials available, were unable to reach any conclusions.” Letby being questioned by detectives following her arrest in July 2018 The Lucy Letby case seems to take us to much the …

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Five-minute test that could reveal if you're secretly a psychopath - so how do you score?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Five-minute test that could reveal if you're secretly a psychopath - so how do you score?

Daily Mail  

There are an estimated 300,000 of them living in the UK. Based on the work of Professor Michael Levenson, an expert in psychology at Oregon State University, the 27-point quiz covers how you approach love, your life goals and interact with others. Based on the work of Professor Michael Levenson, an expert in psychology at Oregon State University, the 27-point …

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Genetic, Environmental, Legal Challenges Of Antisocial Personality Disorders In Criminal Justice System
5 months ago

Genetic, Environmental, Legal Challenges Of Antisocial Personality Disorders In Criminal Justice System

Live Law  

In recent years, the Indian judiciary has emphasized that no one is born a criminal, highlighting the influence of environmental factors on criminal behaviour. Several studies have highlighted the role of genetic variations in the development of psychopathic traits: MAOA Gene: The monoamine oxidase A gene, often called the "warrior gene," has been linked to aggressive and violent behaviour. ASPD …

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Sociopaths and psychopaths are not necessarily monsters. Experts urge using these terms properly
7 months ago

Sociopaths and psychopaths are not necessarily monsters. Experts urge using these terms properly

Salon  

To learn how to spot a psychopath and a sociopath, one must begin by dispelling a common myth about them: They are not all murderers. " Indeed, neither are literal clinical terms: People with the traits labeled "psychopath" and "narcissist" often have a clinical condition officially known as antisocial personality disorder. According to Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, a marriage and family …

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Revealed: The common driving habit that indicates someone might be a psychopath
7 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The common driving habit that indicates someone might be a psychopath

Daily Mail  

If you commute during rush hour traffic, then it may sometimes seem like the roads are completely full of psychopaths. Scientists say that there is one common driving habit which could be a sign that you might be a psychopath like Patrick Bateman from American Psycho In the study, the researchers collected data from 989 German drivers who underwent surveys …

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More women are psychopaths than previously thought, expert claims - these are the 7 key signs to look out for
9 months, 3 weeks ago

More women are psychopaths than previously thought, expert claims - these are the 7 key signs to look out for

Daily Mail  

Psychopathy signs in women tend to be more related to sex than in men From Patrick Bateman to Tom Ripley, on-screen psychopaths are usually male, not to mention violent criminals. This may fuel the assumption that the vast majority of psychopaths are men but an academic claims this may be misguided On-screen female psychopaths do exist, however, and include Villanelle …

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What it's like living as a female psychopath
2 years, 1 month ago

What it's like living as a female psychopath

BBC  

What it's like living as a female psychopath Somsara Rielly/BBC Psychopathy is most commonly associated with men – particularly among criminal offenders – but it is largely understudied in women Psychopathy is a condition that reviles and fascinates many people in equal measure, but the deeply entrenched stigma surrounding it means the disorder is still poorly understood – especially when …

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Narcissism Is Driven by Insecurity, Says Study
3 years, 8 months ago

Narcissism Is Driven by Insecurity, Says Study

News 18  

Ever thought about what motivates narcissism? The findings suggest that genuine narcissists are insecure and are best described by the vulnerable narcissism subtype, whereas grandiose narcissism might be better understood as a manifestation of psychopathy. “More specifically, the results suggest that narcissism is better understood as a compensatory adaptation to overcome and cover up low self-worth,” said lead author Mary …

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Why some people are cruel to others
4 years, 2 months ago

Why some people are cruel to others

BBC  

Why some people are cruel to others Alamy Some people find pleasure in hurting other people while others are happy to do so in order to get what they want Inflicting harm or pain on someone incapable of doing the same to you might seem intolerably cruel, but it happens more than you might think. This suggests two reasons people …

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