Characteristics
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superficial charm,
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inflated self-worth
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prone to boredness
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lying and manipulativeness
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lack of remorse
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shallowness
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irresponsibility​
Determining
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lack of empathy
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dependent lifestyle
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poor behavioral control
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behavior problems
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lack of long-term goals
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impulsivity
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revocation of condition release
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failure to accept responsibility in situations
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short-term relationships
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delinquency
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promiscuity
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criminal versatility
Psychologists use many different ways to decide whether or not they need to label an individual as a psychopath. However, many of these tests do not result in accuracy because one of the most important trait of a psychopath is their ability to manipulate effortlessly.
A common misconception is that psychopaths all grow up abused and from tragic situations. However, it has been shown that even CEO's and other kinds of respected people of society with happy childhoods become psychopaths (such as Ted Bundy).