1. Do you think psychopaths are more likely to exhibit violent criminal behavior? Why or why not?

2. What factors could increase the likelihood that a psychopathic individual will engage in criminal behavior?

3. What factors do you think could reduce the likelihood that a psychopathic individual will engage in criminal behavior? Explain.

4. Do you believe that the person who is deemed a psychopath would fall under a psychological theory or a biological theory? Why or why not? Explain your rationale

5. Should this make a difference in the incarceration of this person?

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Discuss criminology in relation to psychopaths

Introduction

Psychopathy is an umbrella term used to describe a range of personality disorders that are characterized by callousness, egocentricity, and antisocial behavior. Psychopaths can be found in every profession and walk of life from CEOs to politicians. While the term “psychopath” has been used since the 1800s for this type of behavior, it wasn’t until 1993 that Dr. Robert Hare coined the phrase “psychopathic personality.” Since then, researchers have found that psychopaths make up only 1 percent of people in general population surveys but that they make up 10 percent of prisoners convicted for violent crimes such as murder or sex offenses.

Psychopaths are criminals, but not all criminals are psychopaths.

Your first question might be: “What’s a psychopath?” Psychopaths are criminals, but not all criminals are psychopaths. They’re born, not made. The brains of psychopaths operate differently than the brains of nonpsychopaths, and they don’t feel remorse or guilt like other people do when they do something bad.

Psychopaths aren’t just white collar criminals they also commit crimes like robbery, rape and murder without remorse or regret (which is why they’re called “cold-blooded” killers). In fact, many psychopaths have no problem getting away with their crimes because they don’t care about the consequences!

Psychopaths are born, not made.

Psychopaths are born, not made. They have a genetic predisposition to psychopathic traits and can’t be changed by punishment or other forms of intervention. Their brains are wired differently than nonpsychopaths and they have less sensitivity to the negative consequences of their actions.

The brains of psychopaths operate differently than the brains of nonpsychopaths.

The amygdala is the part of the brain that processes fear. It’s also involved in emotion, memory and attention. In nonpsychopaths, this region is larger than in psychopaths. The amygdala has been shown to be smaller in psychopaths than non-psychopaths; however, there are no known differences in its structure or function between these two groups.

The amygdala plays a role not only in processing emotions like fear but also other types of information such as sound or light intensity. If you’ve ever experienced anxiety before an exam or performance at work, for example or even just felt nervous when meeting someone new the amygdala may be responsible for making sure that you feel calm enough before performing your task well enough so as not to cause yourself harm (like getting sick).

Psychopaths don’t feel remorse.

The ability to feel remorse is a key difference between psychopaths and nonpsychopaths. Psychopaths don’t feel remorse because they don’t have the same emotional reactions as nonpsychopaths. For example, if you’re a normal person who has done something wrong, your brain will activate certain areas in your nervous system that cause you to feel shame or guilt for what you’ve done; this causes a negative reaction in your body (shaking) and mind (feeling bad). However, when someone with psychopathy does something wrong it doesn’t cause an equivalent amount of internal distress like this instead it just triggers them to continue doing whatever behavior was causing their discomfort in the first place!

This lack of empathy means psychopaths can’t really understand what other people are feeling either: They won’t care about being responsible for hurting someone else’s feelings because they aren’t capable enough emotionally to care about anyone but themselves anyway! And since these people will never experience true love or friendship because their minds are too coldly calculating combined with their lackadaisical attitude towards human relationships altogether…they’ll never be able

Psychopaths are white collar criminals, too.

Psychopaths are more likely to commit white collar crimes, and this is because they’re so good at manipulating and deceiving people. For example, if you’re a psychopathic criminal who wants to be successful in business, you might decide that the best way to do this is by posing as an honest businessman while actually being a con artist behind closed doors.

As mentioned earlier, psychopaths have been found throughout history—including ancient China and Greece but it wasn’t until recently that researchers began studying their behavior closely enough for us all understand just how dangerous these individuals can be when they succeed at manipulating others into doing what they want them do (or feel like doing).

Not all psychopaths are violent or committed criminal acts.

This is a common misconception that many people have about psychopaths.

In fact, not all psychopaths are violent or committed criminal acts. In fact, some can be very successful in the corporate world and even lead their own businesses! While it’s true that there are certain characteristics common among all serial killers (e.g., inability to feel empathy for others), those who commit these crimes whether they be professional killers or amateur ones are still human beings with emotions and feelings just like everyone else.

This means that there are many different types of psychopaths out there: some may feel empathy for others but lack fear; others might show fearlessness but not feel any sense of responsibility towards others; while some people might even seem charming at first glance but turn out to be sweethearts once you get closer!

The minds of psychopaths work more efficiently than nonpsychopaths.

Psychopaths are more likely to be successful in the business world.

Psychopaths are more likely to be successful in politics.

Psychopaths are more likely to be successful in the entertainment industry, such as acting and writing books.

Psychopaths are also more likely to be successful in military service because they have access to high-level intelligence information due to their ability for lying and manipulation, which makes it easier for them not just lead but also survive within a group environment where trust is crucial (such as military groups).

Psychopathy is a fascinating yet complex subject that appeals to many criminologists and psychologists.

Psychopathy is a fascinating yet complex subject that appeals to many criminologists and psychologists. Some believe that psychopathy is a genetic trait, while others argue it’s learned behavior. Whatever the case may be, research shows that psychopaths have brains that work differently than non-psychopaths’ do—and this difference can explain why they commit crimes.

Psychopaths are born: They’re not made by their environment or society, but instead develop through experiences such as abuse or neglect during childhood years. Their brains differ from those of non-psychopaths in several ways: for example, their prefrontal cortexes (areas responsible for planning and decision making) aren’t fully developed until later on in life; this means psychopathy starts before we notice anything unusual about someone’s behavior patterns! Additionally, when viewing photos or videos of people committing crimes against humanity online (say watching footage from ISIS propaganda videos), there isn’t much remorse shown by these individuals who’ve committed these heinous acts (see “A psychological disorder?”). This suggests our perception of what constitutes ‘normal’ behavior may be skewed due to our own personal experiences growing up under similar circumstances — something social scientists call cultural bias.”

Conclusion

Psychopathy is a fascinating yet complex subject that appeals to many criminologists and psychologists. While psychopathy may be more prevalent in certain populations, a study published last year found that there are actually no racial or socioeconomic clusters of psychopaths. This suggests that psychopathic tendencies can appear in anyone at any time, no matter their background or upbringing. Although we still have much to learn about the causes of psychopathy, what we do know is that people with this personality disorder often commit crimes without remorse for their victims’ suffering or pain which can make them very dangerous individuals whom others should be aware of before they become involved with them personally or professionally.