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This article was co-written by Liana Georgoulis, PsyD. Liana Georgoulis is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, currently the clinical chair of Coast Psychpogical Services in Los Angeles. She received her Doctor of Psychology degree from Pepperdine University in 2009. Her clinic offers cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies for adolescents, adults, and couples. .
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Psychopathy is a personality construct that includes a set of characteristics that mental health professionals use to describe a person as charismatic, manipulative, callous, and potentially criminal. Based on how often the term appears in the media, you can feel psychopaths everywhere. In fact, it is estimated that these people make up one percent of the population. [1] X Research Sources However, psychopaths are very good at camouflage; Many people look ordinary and attractive on the surface. By assessing some core personality traits, observing the person’s emotional reactions, and paying attention to their relationships, you can learn how to identify a psychopath among those around you. Friend.
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Observe the core personalities
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Notice the fake attraction on the surface. Like an actor who plays multiple roles, the psychopath wears what experts call a normal “mask” with an amiable and agreeable look. They are known as the stars of parties and often have a charismatic appeal. Psychopaths are very skillful at pleasing others only to easily manipulate them later. [2] X Research Source
- Psychopaths exude a confident demeanor that is naturally drawn to those around them. They often have stable careers and are quite successful. They even have lovers or partners and children. They are very good at playing the role of a “model citizen.”
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Pay attention to egotism. Psychopaths often have the illusion that they are smarter or more powerful than they really are. They like to be friends with successful and powerful people to raise their status. They consider themselves to be more privileged than everyone else. [3] X Research Sources
- Psychopaths’ habit of exaggerating their self-importance sometimes reveals the “normal” mask they’re wearing. They will be willing to hurt you if you have no values or status that will benefit them.
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Watch for impulsivity and irresponsibility. Both of these traits are evidence of a psychopath. They don’t see anything wrong with their behavior. Psychopaths are known to have no sense of responsibility for their decisions or the consequences of those decisions. In fact, these people never admit to being involved in the consequences of their behavior. “Permanently irresponsible” attitudes like “I don’t want to go to work” or “I’m going to skip the meeting and go get a drink” are impulsive ideas they often do. Their personality is in stark contrast to those of reliable and responsible people. [4] X Research Sources
- These people are very selfish, often acting according to their own preferences, depending on their own state of mind. They do whatever and whenever they want. This personality can lead to behaviors such as lying, cheating, and stealing – often for no good reason. They can be liberal in their love relationships and unfaithful. They even quit on a whim (because, of course, they don’t think it’s worth it).
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Notice the person’s tendency to break the rules. If the person you suspect most often follows the rules, they probably don’t have psychopathic traits. Psychopaths hate authority and often put themselves above the law. Perhaps that’s why 25% of male prisoners are eligible to qualify for psychopathy. [5] X Research Sources
- However, many psychopaths still avoid prison even though they still trample the law and don’t care about what they’ve done.
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Find out if they have a criminal record as a minor. Experts found common traits in the teenage years of adults who met criteria for psychopathy. Psychopaths often engage in delinquent behavior during adolescence, including aggressive behavior toward others. In addition, they may not respond to distress or punishment like other children.
- Check to see if the person you suspect is a psychopath has a troubled childhood past. This could be an indicator of psychopathic tendencies in adulthood.
Monitor emotional expressions
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Consider personal moral or ethical standards. If the person you suspect seems to have a conscience, they are probably not psychopaths. In general, psychopaths have no concept of morality. They will do whatever it takes to gain benefit and don’t care who their actions hurt. [6] X Research Source
- For example, a psychopath usually doesn’t live up to the same “norm” as others. They see no problem flirting with their friend’s lover or vying for a promotion with their best friend and gloating about it.
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Consider emotional responses. Psychopaths have superficial emotional reactions and do not react like normal people to deaths, injuries, or events that others might be strongly emotional about.
- The difference between the psychopath’s and the autistic’s response is that the autistic person may seem emotionally numb at first, but then they may wallow in grief or frantically seek help. help. [7] X Research Source Psychopaths have no deep emotions hidden within.
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Pay attention to guilt. Psychopaths have no feelings of guilt or remorse. Callousness is one of their typical traits. Psychopaths may just pretend to be sorry so that others don’t get angry.
- For example, these people may pretend to be sorry for hurting the victim so that it is the victim who has to comfort them in the end.
- Oddly enough, despite the lack of real compassion, people with this disorder are very good at playing empathetic roles. They can’t empathize naturally but can do so at will (to fascinate someone, for example). [8] X Research Sources
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Think about whether the person never took responsibility. Psychopaths will never honestly admit they are wrong or make mistakes. When pressured, they may admit to making mistakes but use tricks to manipulate others to avoid consequences.
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Beware of pitiful looks. Psychopaths are masters at manipulating the emotions of others so that people see them as victims. This can leave you defenseless and vulnerable to exploitation later on. If this victim’s psychological history is consistently associated with bad and unacceptable actions, you should be wary of their true nature. [9] X Research Source
Observe the habits in the relationship
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Consider a personality that likes to make things big. Psychopaths like to make noise and drama. They often get bored easily, so they need to do something to stir the atmosphere. They can start an argument and then play the victim. They cause suffering to others and watch innocently. [10] X Research Source
- If there is a psychopath present in your life, you will sometimes feel doubting your sanity after interacting with them. For example, a psychopath from the same company as your company slanders you that a co-worker has spoken badly of you. They encourage you to go to that person to talk about right and wrong. Only after accepting the consequences of an argument do you realize that the other person is just as excited as you are.
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Recognize the signs of manipulation. Everyone is motivated by the goal of getting what they want, but psychopaths are extremely crafty in this area. They have the ability to make you do things you wouldn’t normally do. They may use cover to disguise themselves, try to make you feel guilty, coerce you, and use other tactics to get the victim to do what they want. [11] X Research Source
- For example, you are a senior manager in a company. Psychopaths come to befriend you to get information and understand your weaknesses. One day, you hear that there is a scandal affecting the company. Then you get fired. Guess who is going to take your place?
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Evaluate their relationships. Some psychopaths have many short marriages. They will blame their ex-spouse and never acknowledge their role in the breakdown of the marriage.
- The relationship begins with them idealizing the other, but gradually they no longer see their partner as valuable, so they throw it away to find someone new, more interesting. They have never had a real bond with their partner; so leaving the marriage with them is quite easy. [12] X Research Source
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Recognize pathological lying. Psychopaths will tell all sorts of lies – petty lies to get you wrong, or blatantly fabricated stories to distract you. Even if it doesn’t hurt to tell the truth, they still lie. Surprisingly, they weren’t embarrassed at all. They pride themselves on their lying skills. And when you think you’ve caught them lying, they’ll turn the facts around to sound like the truth. [13] X Research Source
- Moreover, they never worry because of any lie. They are calm, relaxed and very good at finding ways to resist in everything. They are never embarrassed about anything.
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Recognize fake and forced apologies. If the psychopath is cornered and forced to show remorse, they may try to comply. However, because the psychopath’s emotions are so poor, they are unable to offer a convincing apology. [14] X Research Source
- You can see the inconsistency when they say “I honestly didn’t mean to hurt you” with a fleeting smug smile on their face and a lack of sincerity in their voice.
- If you seem hard to ignore, they may throw a tantrum. They might say things like “You are so sensitive” or “I thought we had let this go!”
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This article was co-written by Liana Georgoulis, PsyD. Liana Georgoulis is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, currently the clinical chair of Coast Psychpogical Services in Los Angeles. She received her Doctor of Psychology degree from Pepperdine University in 2009. Her clinic offers cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies for adolescents, adults, and couples. .
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Psychopathy is a personality construct that includes a set of characteristics that mental health professionals use to describe a person as charismatic, manipulative, callous, and potentially criminal. Based on how often the term appears in the media, you can feel psychopaths everywhere. In fact, it is estimated that these people make up one percent of the population. [1] X Research Sources However, psychopaths are very good at camouflage; Many people look ordinary and attractive on the surface. By assessing some core personality traits, observing the person’s emotional reactions, and paying attention to their relationships, you can learn how to identify a psychopath among those around you. Friend.
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