Psychopath: meaning, definitions and examples
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psychopath
[ หsaษชkษหpรฆฮธ ]
mental health
A psychopath is a person suffering from a chronic mental disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and remorse. Psychopaths often exhibit manipulative and deceitful behavior, capable of charming others while harboring violent tendencies. They can maintain a facade of normalcy, making it hard to identify their true intentions. The condition is often associated with a variety of personality disorders and is considered a severe form of antisocial personality disorder.
Synonyms
antisocial, criminal, psychopathic personality, sociopath.
Examples of usage
- The detective suspected the suspect was a psychopath.
- Many films portray psychopaths as charismatic yet dangerous individuals.
- Understanding psychopath behaviors can be crucial in criminal psychology.
Translations
Translations of the word "psychopath" in other languages:
๐ต๐น psicopata
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคเฅเคชเฅเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Psychopath
๐ฎ๐ฉ psikopat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธั ะพะฟะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ psychopata
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใคใณใใน
๐ซ๐ท psychopathe
๐ช๐ธ psicรณpata
๐น๐ท psikopat
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ด์ฝํจ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุชู ููุณู
๐จ๐ฟ psychopat
๐ธ๐ฐ psychopat
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพ็ฅ็ ๆฃ่
๐ธ๐ฎ psihopat
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกlfrรฆรฐingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะธั ะพะฟะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ psixopat
๐ฒ๐ฝ psicรณpata
Etymology
The term 'psychopath' originates from the Greek words 'psyche,' meaning 'soul' or 'mind,' and 'pathos,' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease.' It was first used in the early 20th century, with the modern psychiatric definitions evolving through the works of various psychologists and psychiatrists. Initially, it described a broader range of emotional and behavioral disturbances, but it has since become more specifically associated with individuals who exhibit extreme antisocial traits. The concept has evolved alongside the understanding of personality disorders, informed by research in psychology and neurobiology. By the late 20th century, 'psychopathy' became a recognized phenomenon within forensic psychology, leading to its use in criminal profiling and assessments. Studies on psychopathy have been informed by the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, a tool developed in the 1970s aimed at identifying psychopathic traits through behavioral evaluations.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,650, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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