Psychopathy

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Psychopathy

Donald Trump will seek revenge if he is elected, says his ghostwriter.
‘DAMN THE CONSEQUENCES’

Ghostwriter: A Trump Win Means ‘Revenge and Domination’

Tony Schwartz learned to channel Trump when he wrote ‘The Art of the Deal’ with the former president. He says he’s scared of his impulsivity and lack of remorse in a second term.

David Gardner

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Deadly Disregard

Is Aaron Hernandez a Psychopath?

Maybe the reason the NFL didn’t see that Hernandez was a psychopath was because they didn’t want to.

Susan Zalkind

HELLO CLARICE

Why You Can’t Punish a Psychopath

Recent research shows that psychopaths might not only be unwilling to make decisions like ‘normal’ people, but unable to.

Elizabeth Picciuto

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Doctor’s In

How to Spot a Sociopath (Hint: It Could Be You)

A dishy book from an avowed sociopath has stirred up an awkward debate: perhaps all of us have a bit of the personality disorder.

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Unlock Your Inner Psychopath

Cool under pressure? Easy social charm? You might just be a psychopath. A new book says that most of the world’s most successful people—presidents, doctors, CEOs—are too.

Robert Herritt

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FACT CHECK

How Crazy Is Wall Street?

The Times cited a study calling 10 percent of finance workers ‘clinical psychopaths’—and then issued a correction.

Edward Jay Epstein

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