Psychopaths

/ˈsaɪ.kə.pæθs/ noun

Definition

People with a mental condition that makes them unable to feel empathy or guilt, often leading to manipulative or harmful behavior.

Etymology

From Greek 'psyche' (mind or soul) + 'pathos' (suffering or disease). Coined in the early 1900s to describe people with personality disorders.

Kelly Says

Psychologists have discovered that psychopathy exists on a spectrum—some psychopathic traits like fearlessness and focus can help people become surgeons or CEOs, but combined with lack of empathy they lead to dangerous behavior!

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