It would be quite unusually if you have never heard of psychopaths or psychopathy. Even though several books and movies depict the image of these concepts, the reality is not exactly that. But for today, that’s not our concern. Rather we will focus on the medical explanation of psychopath/psychopathy and some signs of psychopath.
Even though it’s commonly used to describe someone who has a mental illness, psychopath is not an official diagnosis. The true definition of a psychopath in psychiatry is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), explains Dr. Prakash Masand, a psychiatrist and the founder of the Centers of Psychiatric Excellence. Masand says the one thing that can be confusing about ASPD are the words “anti-social.” “Most people might assume this describes someone who is reserved, a loner, keeps to himself, etc. However, this is not the case in ASPD,” he explains. “When we say anti-social in ASPD, it means someone who goes against society, rules, and other behaviors that are more commonplace.” Psychopathy is characterized by atypical emotional responses and antisocial behaviors. It is commonly associated with a reduced empathic response, and this deficit has been highlighted in a number of ways.
Not all psychopaths are murderers or sex offenders, some are successful leaders. It is about the traits each experience. But having psychopath traits doesn’t mean that the person is psychopath. The main trait are antisocial behavior, narcissism, superficial charm, impulsivity, lack of guilty or remorse and also let’s not forget lack of empathy, manipulative personality, parasitic way of life, poor behavioral controls, early behavioral problems, criminal versatility ( but not for all) and the list goes on . While such traits might indicate that someone is high is psychopathy, this does not necessarily mean that they are a psychopath.
By Amily • Omnia
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