Psychopathy
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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] | ||
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| [[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: | [[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: | ||
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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]
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Fictional portrayals of psychopaths
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.
