#psychopathy

#psychopathy

Goncalves called Kohberger 'predictable, shallow, and not profound, and said, 'The scariest thing about you is how painfully average you turned out to be.'

Researchers discovered marked structural differences in the brains of psychopaths, notably in areas that control emotional regulation, impulse control, and social behavior.

In my undergraduate course, Dangerous Minds, I'd use the case of Stephen Stanko to demonstrate problems with neuroscience experts in court: Brain scans aren't definitive.

DID is a creative, protective response to chronic, severe trauma, often beginning in early childhood. It's not a character flaw. It's not rare.

"In short-term cooperative settings, individuals with high Dark Triad traits tend to inspire more trust, partly due to being seen as more attractive based on their facial features."

Both male and female psychopaths gain personal satisfaction from deception, often exhibiting contemptuous delight in fooling their targets, whether through manipulation or seductive strategies.

Researchers found that those who scored high on psychopathy had difficulty regulating their attention, enabling them to focus on broad perspectives but overlook finer details.