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| '''Psychopathology''' is a term which refers to either the study of [[mental illness]] or mental distress, or the manifestation of behaviors and experiences which may be indicative of mental illness or psychological [[impairment]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [May 2007] | '''Psychopathology''' is a term which refers to either the study of [[mental illness]] or mental distress, or the manifestation of behaviors and experiences which may be indicative of mental illness or psychological [[impairment]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [May 2007] | ||
| - | [[Psychopathy|Psychopaths]] in popular fiction and movies<ref>Clark, H., & Forth, A. E. Psychopathy in the courts: Fantasy, fiction, and reality. Poster presented at the 64th Annual CPA Convention, Hamilton, ON June 2003</ref> also have a fictionalized [[personality disorder]].<ref>Albert, R. S., Brigante, T. R., & Chase, M. The psychopathic personality: A content analysis of the concept. Journal of General Psychology, 60, 17-28. 1959</ref> The fictional disorder<ref>Blackburn, R. Psychopathy and personality disorder: Implications of interpersonal theory. In D. J. Cooke, A. E. Forth, & R. D. Hare (Eds.), Psychopathy: Theory, research, and implications for society (pp. 269-301). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer. 1998</ref> has a number of characteristics, which are not necessarily as common among clinically [[diagnosis|diagnosed]] psychopaths.<ref>Abbott, A. 'Into the mind of a killer.' Nature Magazine, 410, 296-298. 2001</ref> This requires [[critical thinking]] of a reader or viewer exploring the writer's or director's purpose in simpiified portrayals of psychopathy.<ref>17 papers from the 1995 conference 'Psychopathy: Theory, Research and Implications for Society, Alvor, Portugal, November 29-December 7, 1995</ref> In clinical practice there are a number of subtypes.<ref>Poythress, N. G., & Skeem, J. L. Disaggregating psychopathy: Where and how to look for subtypes. In C. J. Patrick (Ed.), Handbook of psychopathy. New York: Guilford Press 2006</ref> The cinema psychopath, however, is drawn from a smorgasboard of types presumably to make an amusing [[villain]] who will appeal to readers, viewers or industry moguls, provide a satisfying [[catharsis]] but one unlikely to be found in a ward for the [[criminally insane]].<ref>Belmore, M. F., & Quinsey, V. L. 'Correlates of psychopathy in a noninstitutional sample.' Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 9(3), 339-349. 1994</ref> The fictional psychopath only exists for amusement or diversion and most likely is a mix of: | + | [[Psychopathy|Psychopaths]] in popular fiction and movies also have a fictionalized [[personality disorder]]. The fictional disorder has a number of characteristics, which are not necessarily as common among clinically [[diagnosis|diagnosed]] psychopaths. This requires [[critical thinking]] of a reader or viewer exploring the writer's or director's purpose in simpiified portrayals of psychopathy. In clinical practice there are a number of subtypes. The cinema psychopath, however, is drawn from a smorgasboard of types presumably to make an amusing [[villain]] who will appeal to readers, viewers or industry moguls, provide a satisfying [[catharsis]] but one unlikely to be found in a ward for the [[criminally insane]]. The fictional psychopath only exists for amusement or diversion and most likely is a mix of: |
| - | * High intelligence, and a preference for impulsive<ref>Blackburn, R. Sensation seeking, impulsivity, and psychopathic personality. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 33(5), 571-574. 1969 </ref> intellectual stimulation (music, fine art etc.) | + | * High intelligence, and a preference for impulsive intellectual stimulation (music, fine art etc.) |
| - | * Prestige, status<ref>mperio, A. M. Ego development, father status, and perception of parents in psychopathic, neurotic, and subcultural delinquents. [Abstract] Dissertation Abstracts International, 36(8-B), 4133-4134 1976. </ref> or a successful career<ref>Babiak, P. Psychopathic manipulation in organizations: Pawns, patrons, and patsies. In D. J. Cooke, A. E. Forth, J. P. Newman, & R. D. Hare (Eds.), Issues in criminological and legal psychology: No. 24, International perspective on psychopathy (pp. 12-17). Leicester, UK: British Psychological Society 1996.</ref> or position | + | * Prestige, status or a successful career or position |
| - | * A predatory, calculating,<ref>Burke, H., & Hart, S. D. Are psychopaths more likely to engage in goal directed rather than reactive violence? Paper presented at the Joint Meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society and the European Association of Psychology & Law, Dublin, Ireland. 1999, July. </ref> calm and controlling style<ref>http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19940101-000027.html Hare, Robert 'Predators' Psychology Today Jan/Feb 94</ref> | + | * A predatory, calculating, calm and controlling style |
| - | * [[Narcissistic personality disorder#Diagnostic_criteria|Self-absorbed]], deceptive<ref>Cogburn, R. A. K. A study of psychopathy and its relation to success in interpersonal deception. Dissertation Abstracts International, 54(4-B), 2191. 1993</ref> and merciless in exploiting opportunies. | + | * [[Narcissistic personality disorder#Diagnostic_criteria|Self-absorbed]], deceptive and merciless in exploiting opportunies. |
| - | * Lack feelings of empathy,<ref>Fernandez, Y. M., & Marshall, W. L. Victim empathy, social self-esteem, and psychopathy in rapists. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment,15(1), 11-26. 2003</ref> guilt and remorse.<ref>http://www.cassiopaea.com/cassiopaea/psychopath.htm Special Research Project of the Quantum Future Group. Retrieved April 13th 2007 </ref> | + | * Lack feelings of empathy. guilt and remorse. |
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Psychopathology is a term which refers to either the study of mental illness or mental distress, or the manifestation of behaviors and experiences which may be indicative of mental illness or psychological impairment.[1] [May 2007]
Psychopaths in popular fiction and movies also have a fictionalized personality disorder. The fictional disorder has a number of characteristics, which are not necessarily as common among clinically diagnosed psychopaths. This requires critical thinking of a reader or viewer exploring the writer's or director's purpose in simpiified portrayals of psychopathy. In clinical practice there are a number of subtypes. The cinema psychopath, however, is drawn from a smorgasboard of types presumably to make an amusing villain who will appeal to readers, viewers or industry moguls, provide a satisfying catharsis but one unlikely to be found in a ward for the criminally insane. The fictional psychopath only exists for amusement or diversion and most likely is a mix of:
- High intelligence, and a preference for impulsive intellectual stimulation (music, fine art etc.)
- Prestige, status or a successful career or position
- A predatory, calculating, calm and controlling style
- Self-absorbed, deceptive and merciless in exploiting opportunies.
- Lack feelings of empathy. guilt and remorse.
