A basic hypothesis of Psychopathy: Excerpts From The Mask of Sanity, by Hervey Cleckley, 5th edition

by laura | Feb 19, 2011 | Psychopathy Studies

Now that we have proceeded with our task through the stages of (1) presenting observations of the gross material and (2) sifting and tabulating as conveniently and intelligibly as we were able the pertinent residue of our data, let us attempt the next step. This will...

A Structural Theory of Narcissism and Psychopathy

by beau | Jun 10, 2012 | Psychopathy Studies, Science

©Unknown The infant believes that mother/the breast/ food, everything, is part of itself; it experiences itself solely through neural input.   [T]the problem of group violence, is one of the most important issues facing society. Not only is this a most crucial...

Discussion of Psychopathy Traits: Excerpts From The Mask of Sanity, by Hervey Cleckley, 5th edition

by beau | Feb 16, 2011 | Psychopathy Studies

More often than not, the typical psychopath will seem particularly agreeable and make a distinctly positive impression when he is first encountered. Alert and friendly in his attitude, he is easy to talk with and seems to have a good many genuine interests. There is...

Eight Ways to Spot Emotional Manipulation

by | Feb 23, 2011 | Psychopathy Studies

Emotional Manipulation is Also “Covert Aggression.” See: “Psychopaths: Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing” Here is a list adapted from an article by Fiona McColl There is no use in trying to be honest with an emotional manipulator. You make a...

How Psychopaths View Their World

by | Feb 13, 2011 | Psychopathy Studies

Most psychopaths are very arrogant and cocky. However, when charming a potential victim, they say all the “right” things and make you believe they are kind-hearted souls; not always, but often enough. The truth is, psychopaths are not altruistic and do not...

Official Culture in America: A Natural State of Psychopathy?

by beau | Jan 6, 2014 | Commentary, Psychopathy Studies

The subject of the extremely narrow point of view of most Americans as opposed to the majority of other peoples in the world came up in a conversation the other day. The people having the conversation were, as it happens, mostly American. One of them commented that...