Behaviors and Symptoms of a Psychopath
Behaviors and Symptoms of a Psychopath
Psychopaths are usually associated with sadistic extremes like Ted Bundy or Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, but not all psychopaths are necessarily this obvious to spot. Some psychopaths live an entire life without acting on their instinctual need to control and hurt others. Psychopaths can be divided into 4 separate subgroups based on their behavior. There is the primary psychopath, the secondary psychopath, the distempered psychopath, and the charismatic psychopath. Primary psychopaths usually do not really understand the purpose of social norms or emotions. They are usually antisocial and do not mind being considered strange or different. This is a key factor because most psychopaths seek some sense of societal approval. Primary psychopaths do not. They are more focused on their own impulses and can be considered the most dangerous because of their lack of interest in other people’s opinions of them or their actions. Secondary psychopaths are a little more in touch with emotion. They are usually worriers, having serious anxiety disorders in some cases. Secondary psychopaths tend to be tempted to do things they know will cause them harm. They are drawn to disaster and pain. Distempered psychopaths are more prone to serious anger. They experience extreme rage and act instinctually based on this rage. They are typically male and have an overly developed sex drive that usually results in unorthodox sexual acts and urges. They are more prone to drug and substance abuse. They need some type of “high” to feel satisfied. This can range from substance abuse to kleptomania, or in extreme cases, raping and murdering people. Charismatic psychopaths are the type of psychopath that adapts best in the real world. They are usually highly intelligent, attractive individuals that catch people’s attention. They are master manipulators and are prone to compulsive lying. They have a sense of entitlement and
Psychopaths are usually associated with sadistic extremes like Ted Bundy or Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, but not all psychopaths are necessarily this obvious to spot. Some psychopaths live an entire life without acting on their instinctual need to control and hurt others. Psychopaths can be divided into 4 separate subgroups based on their behavior. There is the primary psychopath, the secondary psychopath, the distempered psychopath, and the charismatic psychopath. Primary psychopaths usually do not really understand the purpose of social norms or emotions. They are usually antisocial and do not mind being considered strange or different. This is a key factor because most psychopaths seek some sense of societal approval. Primary psychopaths do not. They are more focused on their own impulses and can be considered the most dangerous because of their lack of interest in other people’s opinions of them or their actions. Secondary psychopaths are a little more in touch with emotion. They are usually worriers, having serious anxiety disorders in some cases. Secondary psychopaths tend to be tempted to do things they know will cause them harm. They are drawn to disaster and pain. Distempered psychopaths are more prone to serious anger. They experience extreme rage and act instinctually based on this rage. They are typically male and have an overly developed sex drive that usually results in unorthodox sexual acts and urges. They are more prone to drug and substance abuse. They need some type of “high” to feel satisfied. This can range from substance abuse to kleptomania, or in extreme cases, raping and murdering people. Charismatic psychopaths are the type of psychopath that adapts best in the real world. They are usually highly intelligent, attractive individuals that catch people’s attention. They are master manipulators and are prone to compulsive lying. They have a sense of entitlement and