noun
- a mental disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and lack of remorse
Usage: clinical psychology; psychiatry
Examples
- The researcher studied the relationship between psychopathy and criminal behavior.
- Psychopathy is often misunderstood in popular media portrayals.
- Clinical assessment tools help diagnose psychopathy in patients.
- The documentary explored the neurological basis of psychopathy.
- Treatment options for psychopathy remain limited and controversial.
- Psychopathy affects approximately one percent of the general population.