Unlike Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho , psychopaths don’t usually come across as socially awkward, reclusive and bizarre. On the contrary, they often seem charming, outgoing and normal. That’s a big part of their lure, or “mask of sanity.” Consequently, it’s very important that we inform ourselves about the symptoms of psychopathy in order to protect ourselves from these dangerous individuals.
The main experts on psychopathy, Hervey Cleckley, Robert Hare and Martha Stout provide, essentially...Read Full Story
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A bill toughening penalties for paedophiles, including life sentences and chemical castration, has been passed by Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma.
Under the bill, child sexual abusers are not eligible for parole and repeat offenders will face life sentences.
The bill is yet to be approved by the upper house of parliament -- the Federation Council -- before it is signed into law by the president...Read Full Story
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Psychopathic personalities are some of the most memorable characters portrayed in popular media today. These characters, like Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, Frank Abagnale Jr. from Catch Me If You Canand Alex from A Clockwork Orange, are typically depicted as charming, intriguing, dishonest, guiltless, and in some cases, downright terrifying. But scientific research suggests that psychopathy is a personality disorder that is widely misunderstood.
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The public perception of psychopaths has been shaped by characters such as Alex in A Clockwork Orange or Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. While they are portrayed as charming, dishonest, guiltless, and in some cases, terrifying, new research suggests that psychopathy is actually a much more complex personality disorder. Scientists from the University of California have argued that rather being one condition, psychopathy appears to be a multifaceted condition marked by blends of personality...Read Full Story
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Psychopathic Predators earn their title through the nature of their actions. Many are not easily identified. Appreciating why psychopaths differ and recognizing some behavioral cues will assist with your ability to determine if they are in your presence. Avoidance is the only logical response.