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Is it true that All serial killers probably have Antisocial Personality Disorder?
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∙ 14y ago
most of them do.
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Is the Zodiac Killer psychotic or a psychopath?
Most people think that serial killers are psychotic with a psychopath background. Modern medicine also thinks like that. Some of them were cataloged with Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder or Schizotypal Personality Disorder.
Are serial killers psychopaths?
Most of the serial killers that had a successful career killing, were functional psychopaths meaning that they could go with daily life like anyone else and some of them had family like normal persons.
What is the difference between a borderline personality disorder and a personality disorder?
In sharp contrast to Anti-Social Personality Disorder (sociopathy) is another personality disorder, termed Borderline Personality Disorder, in which the problem is the opposite of the problem of the sociopath: the sympathetic nervous system of person with BPD responds too easily, too strongly, and way too often!Meanwhile, in the true sociopath/psychopath, the fight-or-flight reaction is very brief, extremely difficult to sustain even in an emergency, and does not touch certain organs as it ought to do; sociopaths are chronically "bored" because they are literally half-asleep most of the time. (Even though they tend to look awake and behave in an alert, intense manner.)Additionally, although individuals with Borderline Personality tend to use manipulation in various forms such as malingering, these are usually intended to gain the concern or sympathy of perceived caregivers. In persons with Antisocial Personality Disorder, deceit and manipulation are used to gain material gratification such as money, gifts, etc. Also, personality features specific to APD, such as an extreme sense of entitlement, egocentricity, narcissism, and exaggerated self-assurance are typically absent in persons with BPD.
What kind of disorders do serial killers usually have?
Serial killers often have antisocial personality disorder, which is characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy, and persistent antisocial behavior. They may also exhibit traits of narcissism, psychopathy, or sadism. It is important to note that not everyone with these disorders will become a serial killer, as various other environmental and psychological factors play a role.
Can someone be a psychopath and not be committing crimes?
Yes. A psychopath is not necessarily a criminal. They lack empathy though. A psychopath does have the ability to control their behavior, unlike a person with something such as antisocial personality disorder. Psychopaths tend to be extremely intelligent and thus can put there intelligence to good use. The only reason that psychopaths have a bad rap is due to the fact that many serial killers are diagnosed as psychopaths.
Is a psychopath the same as someone with anti social personality disorder?
In practice, yes. The media have made the word psychopath unusable in most cases. Very, very few people with ASPD are killers.
What is one of the leading killers of patients with progressive neurological disorder?
Diabetes
Who played a TV personality in Natural Born Killers?
Robert Downey, Jr.
Do serial killers have a heart?
More accurately, they have no conscience, the inner voice of right and wrong which governs our decisions and behaviours, and makes it possible for humans to cohabitate with each other. Serial killers are not usually mentally ill. But most of them suffer from a personality disorder. A major flaw in their personality. It cannot be 'fixed'. There is no cure nor is there any effective way to treat people with personality disorders. One point needs to be clarified. It is estimated that approximately %1 (possibly higher) of the world's population may have personality disorders. But only a very small percentage of these people will become serial killers. The vast majority live within the confines of society's rules. This does not mean they are completely harmless. They can be a ruthless CEO, an unethical attorney, or the 'neighbor from hell' that plays his music too loud and blocks your driveway with his car. More research is needed to fully understand this human condition.
Are serial killers born to kill or raised to become killers?
Research indicates it is usually a little of both. There are certain 'traits' or red flags in these killers that begin to manifest themselves at an early age. Bedwetting, setting fires, theft, lying, are a few. Many serial killers have some form of abuse from their childhood. It is also true that a person with a personality disorder is more likely to have a parent or close relative with a personality disorder. So there are many different factors that can result in a serial killer. And like most human conditions, it is a complicated and complex.
How can someone develope sadistic personality disorder?
Sadism is generally more of a psychosexual dysfuntion than a personality disorder; a sadist experiences sexual arousal from the pain, degradation, and humiliation of others. Many serial rapists/killers exhibit symptoms of sexual sadism, which often begins in childhood as zoosadism (torturing of animals), and later on the individual acts out these behaviors on other people. A history of abuse, particulary sexual abuse, in childhood is often thought to play a role in the development of sadistic behavior, although genetic factors have also been proposed.
Can you take pain killers with fish oil?
Probably I'm on both right now..
