Redditors debate the definition and scope of psychopathy
3 Oct 26 11:41 PM · 12d ago · 2 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 3
Comments challenge the research framing, with users arguing that psychopathy involves more than emotional responses—specifically a lack of ethical framework and disregard for others' wellbeing.
“That's the opposite of what I've read. What I've read says that lacking any sort of ethical framework is part of the criteria to be a psychopath, it's not just about emotion, it's about a lack of caring about others at all.”
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That’s the opposite of what I’ve read. What I’ve read says that lacking any sort of ethical framework is part of the criteria to be a psychopath, it’s not just about emotion, it’s about a lack of caring about others at all, and a disregard for societal expectations of behavior.
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sociopath or psychopath A sociopath from my understanding is someone who lacks empathy and has trouble with feelings. A psychopath is an upgraded version that has violent tendencies. I have no idea if this is consistent with surgeons, but I know it applies to CEOs.
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