Psychopathic Personality (Noun)
Meaning
A personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder' is the preferred term).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's lack of remorse and empathy led the psychologist to diagnose him with a psychopathic personality disorder.
- The serial killer's psychopathic personality allowed him to commit heinous crimes without feeling any guilt or remorse.
- Studies have shown that individuals with psychopathic personality disorders are more likely to engage in impulsive and aggressive behavior.
- The psychopathic personality traits exhibited by the defendant were a key factor in the jury's decision to convict him of the violent crime.
- The psychiatrist's diagnosis of psychopathic personality was based on the patient's history of manipulative and exploitative behavior towards others.