Speaking of Psychology Why psychopathy is more common than you think, with Abigail Marsh, PhD
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Mar 16, 2022 AI Snips
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Core Traits of Psychopathy
- Psychopathy is defined by three main traits: callousness, fearless dominance, and impulsivity.
- It manifests in various behaviors, often non-violent, including manipulation and lying.
Diagnostic Nuances of Psychopathy
- Psychopathy isn't an official diagnosis but overlaps with antisocial personality disorder.
- Conduct disorder with limited prosocial emotions in children is a strong risk factor for psychopathy.
Treating Children with Psychopathy
- Treat psychopathic traits in children using consistent, positive reinforcement and avoid reinforcing bad behavior.
- Increase affection and social rewards even if children seem resistant to build positive relationships.