Understanding Integrated Psychopaths

Psychologist or psychiatrist specializing in psychological issues related to the legal system, including criminal behavior.

A personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt, often accompanied by manipulative behavior and a disregard for social norms.

A person who commits two or more murders over a period of time, usually with a cooling-off period between each crime.

A person who commits multiple sexual assaults over time, often with a similar pattern of behavior.

The level of intellectual ability assessed through various tests and measurements.

The study of a sample group to understand a broader population and its characteristics.

A relationship where one factor influences another.

A specialized area of psychology that analyzes and predicts criminal behavior.

A score derived from standardized intelligence tests, representing a score that compares individuals to a large population.

The average IQ score of a population is 100, with scores generally ranging from 85 to 115.

A subset of a population studied to draw conclusions about the whole group.

The use of people as tools to achieve personal goals, often without considering their well-being.

The tendency to prioritize one's own interests above all else, often without considering the impact on others.

A strong desire to achieve power and control, often expressed through manipulation and dominance.

The inability to understand and share the feelings of others.

The absence of guilt or remorse for wrongdoing, often stemming from a lack of empathy.

A compelling urge to commit violence, often stemming from a desire for power and control.

People with psychopathic tendencies who engage in criminal acts, including serial killing.

A person diagnosed with psychopathy who successfully integrates into society and avoids criminal activities.

A person diagnosed with psychopathy who engages in criminal behavior and is often incarcerated.

A psychopathy assessment tool consisting of two factors: Interpersonal/Affective and Lifestyle/Antisocial.

A facet of psychopathy that encompasses manipulative behaviors, lack of empathy, and a disregard for social norms.

A facet of psychopathy that includes irresponsible and impulsive behaviors, a disregard for rules, and a history of criminal activities.

Violence committed as a means to achieve another goal, such as revenge, money, or control over the victim for abuse. Often seen in serial killers.

Violence that occurs as a reaction to a perceived threat or provocation.

The period when a serial killer returns to normal life after committing a murder, before the urge to kill resurfaces.

The internal drive or motivation that compels a serial killer to commit murder.

Motivation for killing that is intrinsically satisfying to the individual, not driven by external factors.

A type of motivation where the aim of the action is to fulfill the individual's own needs and desires.

The FBI's definition of a serial killer as someone who commits three or more murders in separate events.

A person who lies and deceives others for personal gain. They often manipulate people for their own advantage.

A type of psychopath who engages in violent acts and exploits others for their own benefit. They lack empathy and remorse.

A psychopath who is prone to reckless behavior and impulsivity, often engaging in risky actions with no regard for consequences.

People with psychopathic tendencies who commit crimes, including serial killings. They often lack empathy and remorse.

The individual's level of psychopathy and their social environment both play a role in how their psychopathic traits manifest.

The study by Leary found that the average IQ of psychopaths in a sample of serial killers was around 100, which is considered average, suggesting that intelligence doesn't necessarily prevent or predict psychopathic behavior.