Psychopathy, or the psychopathic spectrum?

Originally Posted by Shodan

Oh. My argument about psychopathy's spectral/dichotomous nature was based on the premise that psychopathy could be reliably diagnosed with no information other than the output of brain scans. If that isn't true, I retract my argument.

There's no standardized diagnostic criteria for which one can be diagnosed with psychopathy, because psychopathy isn't a technically recognized disorder. Like, it's not in the DSM, for example.

Originally Posted by Shodan

Oh. My argument about psychopathy's spectral/dichotomous nature was based on the premise that psychopathy could be reliably diagnosed with no information other than the output of brain scans. If that isn't true, I retract my argument.

There's no standardized diagnostic criteria for which one can be diagnosed with psychopathy, because psychopathy isn't a technically recognized disorder. Like, it's not in the DSM, for example.

[Student]

You're not a therapist, you're the rapist @Rant

[Student]

You're not a therapist, you're the rapist @Rant

[Shodan]

Originally Posted by Rant

There's no standardized diagnostic criteria for which one can be diagnosed with psychopathy, because psychopathy isn't a technically recognized disorder. Like, it's not in the DSM, for example.

This keeps getting further away from what I thought.

[Shodan]

Originally Posted by Rant

There's no standardized diagnostic criteria for which one can be diagnosed with psychopathy, because psychopathy isn't a technically recognized disorder. Like, it's not in the DSM, for example.

This keeps getting further away from what I thought.

Originally Posted by Student

You're not a therapist, you're the rapist @Rant

Who would ever want to be a therapist? Listening to people's problems all day? No thanks.

Originally Posted by Student

You're not a therapist, you're the rapist @Rant

Who would ever want to be a therapist? Listening to people's problems all day? No thanks.

[Shodan]

Originally Posted by Rant

Who would ever want to be a therapist? Listening to people's problems all day? No thanks.

I'd become a therapist so I could jerk off to people's stories of being raped and molested.

[Shodan]

Originally Posted by Rant

Who would ever want to be a therapist? Listening to people's problems all day? No thanks.

I'd become a therapist so I could jerk off to people's stories of being raped and molested.

Originally Posted by Shodan

I'd become a therapist so I could jerk off to people's stories of being raped and molested.

I'd rather watch porn. Less interaction with other people.

Originally Posted by Shodan

I'd become a therapist so I could jerk off to people's stories of being raped and molested.

I'd rather watch porn. Less interaction with other people.

[Shodan]

Originally Posted by Rant

I'd rather watch porn. Less interaction with other people.

Yeah but it lacks the je ne sais quoi of hearing some traumatized bitch crying her heart out right in front of you.

[Shodan]

Originally Posted by Rant

I'd rather watch porn. Less interaction with other people.

Yeah but it lacks the je ne sais quoi of hearing some traumatized bitch crying her heart out right in front of you.

[exwhyzee]

I believe those diagnosed with certain types of the Autism disorder would have a lesser probability of being classified as a psychopath than that of someone who suffers from a PTSD of some sort. I don't think it depends biologically, but developmentally, primarily due to the actions and behaviors of said individual. Just my two cents.

[exwhyzee]

I believe those diagnosed with certain types of the Autism disorder would have a lesser probability of being classified as a psychopath than that of someone who suffers from a PTSD of some sort. I don't think it depends biologically, but developmentally, primarily due to the actions and behaviors of said individual. Just my two cents.

[Student]

To paint broad strokes about psychopathy would be as ridiculous as watching paint dry, of course there's a spectrum / varying degrees to it.

[Student]

To paint broad strokes about psychopathy would be as ridiculous as watching paint dry, of course there's a spectrum / varying degrees to it.

Originally Posted by Xwizit

I believe those diagnosed with certain types of the Autism disorder would have a lesser probability of being classified as a psychopath than that of someone who suffers from a PTSD of some sort. I don't think it depends biologically, but developmentally, primarily due to the actions and behaviors of said individual. Just my two cents.

It's a proven fact that the predominant traits of primary psychopathy have a physiological basis.

Edit: Secondary psychopathy is often comprised of learned, or environmental behaviors, however.

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Originally Posted by Student

To paint broad strokes about psychopathy would be as ridiculous as watching paint dry, of course there's a spectrum / varying degrees to it.

My interpretation of the spectral approach to psychopathy is one in regard to the subcategorization of psychopathic traits.

E.G. The avoidant psychopath. The obsessive psychopath. histrionic, antisocial, etc.

Originally Posted by Xwizit

I believe those diagnosed with certain types of the Autism disorder would have a lesser probability of being classified as a psychopath than that of someone who suffers from a PTSD of some sort. I don't think it depends biologically, but developmentally, primarily due to the actions and behaviors of said individual. Just my two cents.

It's a proven fact that the predominant traits of primary psychopathy have a physiological basis.

Edit: Secondary psychopathy is often comprised of learned, or environmental behaviors, however.

---------- Post added at 09:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 PM ----------

Originally Posted by Student

To paint broad strokes about psychopathy would be as ridiculous as watching paint dry, of course there's a spectrum / varying degrees to it.

My interpretation of the spectral approach to psychopathy is one in regard to the subcategorization of psychopathic traits.

E.G. The avoidant psychopath. The obsessive psychopath. histrionic, antisocial, etc.