Psychopathy, or the psychopathic spectrum?

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.