Characteristics of a Psychopath Flashcards
What is superficial charm in psychopathy?
A shallow, insincere charm used to manipulate others.
Psychopaths often have an inflated sense of their abilities. What is this called?
Grandiose sense of self-worth.
How do psychopaths tend to lie?
They lie frequently, convincingly, and without guilt.
Psychopaths use others to achieve personal goals. What trait describes this?
Cunning and manipulativeness.
Fill in the blank: Psychopaths exhibit a lack of ____ or guilt for their harmful actions.
Remorse
What does shallow affect mean in psychopathy?
Psychopaths have superficial and short-lived emotional reactions.
Psychopaths are indifferent to others’ pain. What is this trait called?
Callousness or lack of empathy.
Who do psychopaths tend to blame for their problems or actions?
Others or external circumstances.
Fill in the blank: Psychopaths often seek constant ____ due to boredom.
Stimulation
How do psychopaths exhibit a parasitic lifestyle?
They exploit others financially or emotionally without contributing.
What is a key issue with behavioral controls in psychopaths?
They have difficulty controlling impulses and may act aggressively.
Fill in the blank: Psychopaths often engage in ____ sexual behavior, which is exploitative or non-committed.
Promiscuous
How do psychopaths approach long-term goals?
They lack realistic long-term goals and live impulsively.
Psychopaths often act on whims. What is this trait called?
Impulsivity
What is the typical pattern of psychopaths’ relationships?
They engage in multiple short-term relationships and show instability.
