If you’ve ever suspected that your crypto-obsessed friend might be a psychopath, you may be on to something. Digital-asset holders tend to exhibit higher levels of “dark” personality traits such as ...

A new study has found that psychopaths show structural changes in particular areas of the brain that deal with things like impulse control and emotional regulation. This improved understanding may ...

People with psychopathic personality traits are often thought to be destined for antisocial and criminal behavior. But new research published in the Journal of Criminal Justice challenges this view.

Not all psychopaths are created equal. In America, about 1.2% of adult men and 0.3% to 0.7% of adult women are considered to have clinically significant levels of psychopathic traits, according to the ...

Characterized by selfishness, a lack of guilt, and unempathetic values, psychopathic tendencies are largely criticized in today’s society. While some aspects of their personality and disorder can be ...

Some psychologists argue that certain people with psychopathic traits such as meanness can excel in business and other areas where boldness is an asset. akindo via Getty Images Think of a psychopath, ...

When we think of the word “psychopath,” what usually comes to mind are media portrayals of crazed killers, the kind you see in Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. But these ...

In the corporate world, the term “psychopath” often brings to mind a ruthless executive who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. However, in professional settings, psychopathy doesn’t always ...

New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists David Adam, Knowable Magazine Some psychologists argue that certain people with ...