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Psychopathy and Crime

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Lack of empathy

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Individuals with psychopathy have difficulties in understanding or sharing the emotions of others, potentially leading to antisocial and criminally exploitative behavior.

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Superficial charm

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Psychopaths may exhibit a deceitful and insincere charm, which can be manipulative and utilized for personal gain, often seen in fraud or swindling offenses.

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Pathological lying

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Constant lying is a trait of psychopathy that can assist in evading law enforcement, establishing trust during the commission of a crime, and manipulating victims.

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Grandiose sense of self-worth

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Psychopaths often overestimate their abilities and importance, making them prone to commit crimes as they feel entitled or superior to others.

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Manipulativeness

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Psychopaths effectively influence and exploit others, leading to criminal activities such as fraud, coercion, and abuse.

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Lack of remorse or guilt

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A psychopath's inability to feel guilt for their actions can diminish moral constraints on committing crimes and reduce fear of punishment.

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Shallow affect

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Restricted range of feelings and superficial emotions can result in callousness and a disregard for the suffering of victims, often associated with violent crimes.

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Callousness

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A lack of concern for the feelings of others which can lead psychopaths to commit crimes that harm others without experiencing any distress themselves.

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Poor behavioral controls

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Impulsive and aggressive behaviors are common in psychopaths, which can result in criminal acts stemming from poor anger management and self-control.

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Promiscuous sexual behavior

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A tendency toward shallow and non-committed relationships could lead to sexual coercion and other sex-related offenses.

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Early behavioral problems

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A history of conduct issues during childhood might predict future criminal behavior, aligned with the life-course persistent trajectory of antisocial behavior.

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Lack of realistic, long-term goals

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Psychopaths' overambitious yet unattainable plans could facilitate the pursuit of immediate gratification through criminal conduct.

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Impulsivity

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A lack of forethought can lead to rash decisions and actions without considering the consequences, leading to criminal endeavors such as theft or substance abuse.

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Irresponsibility

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Failure to honor financial or other obligations can result in fraud, theft, and other crimes stemming from a disregard for societal rules.

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Failure to accept responsibility

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Blaming others for one's actions can prevent learning from mistakes, contributing to a pattern of repeated criminal activity.

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Many short-term marital relationships

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Inability to maintain lasting relationships can be indicative of deeper psychopathic traits, possibly leading to domestic crimes.

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Juvenile delinquency

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Engagement in criminal activities at a young age is often a precursor to a lifelong pattern of antisocial and criminal behavior.

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Revocation of conditional release

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Psychopaths are more likely to violate the terms of their parole due to poor behavioral controls and disregard for authority, which often leads to re-incarceration.

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Criminal versatility

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Psychopaths may commit various types of crimes, demonstrating adaptability and a lack of specialization, which could indicate a generalized antisocial orientation.

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Parasitic lifestyle

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Depending on others for sustenance without reciprocation can involve exploitative crimes such as theft, swindling, or manipulation.

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