Labelling Persons as Psychopath – The Two Checklists Psychopathy is associated with antisocial personality disorder. Persons who have most of these psychopathic traits, have also been labeled as criminals by psychologists. Cleckley Checklist In his 1941 book, Mask of Insanity, Hervey Cleckley introduced 16 behavioral characteristics of a psychopath: 1. ------------------------------------------------- Superficial charm and good "intelligence" 2. ------------------------------------------------- Absence of delusions and other signs of irrational thinking 3.
It is an understatement to say that JeanBaptiste Grenouille, the main character of Patrick Süskind’s novel Perfume,is not a traditional protagonist. Described immediately as “a gifted and abominable personage” (3), it is clear that Grenouille is, both objectively and from the author’s perspective, an atrocious character and human being. Furthermore, Grenouille is not a likable character, as many modern antiheroes are; he is equally despicable in personality and morality. Perfume demands Grenouille to be an antihero in order to function. The first of these is to illustrate the abundant disdain and hatred for humanity evident in the tone, mood and atmosphere o f Pe r f u m e .
And I quote: Rare in individuals. But in groups, parties, nations and ages it is the rule. We call it madness. Gentleman, sir. No man thinks more highly than I do on the lack of sanity that derives our society.
This shows disloyalty towards his people who are very loyal to him. Through these points, it is evident that Odysseus lacks the necessary traits of a true hero. Superficially, his victories and valor make him seem as though he is heroic. Yet, the underlying issue is that Odysseus tends to be selfish, disloyal and cowardly. By the end of his journey the many occurrences of his flaws outshine his perceived heroic qualities.
The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Chapter 1 * Incredulous - unwilling or unable to believe something * Reciprocal - given, felt, or done in return * Wan- pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion * Complacent - showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. * Intimation – an indication or hint * Feign - pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) * Supercilious - behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others * Conscientious - wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly/relating to a person's conscience Chapter 2 * Contiguous - sharing a common border; touching * Facet - one side of something many-sided, especially of a
• Complete disregard for the safety of themselves or others. • High levels of irresponsibility which can take form in failure to maintain a job, or pay bills on time (or at all). • A noticeable lack of remorse. This is usually manifested by being indifferent to having hurt or stolen from another; in some cases, they may even try to rationalize the action. Studies also show that APD is 70% more prevalent in males than females.
This term is reserved for individuals who are basically unsocialized and whose behavior pattern brings them repeatedly into conflict with society. They are incapable of significant loyalty to individuals, groups, or social values. They are grossly selfish, callous, irresponsible, impulsive, and unable to feel guilt or to learn from experience and punishment. Frustration tolerance is low. They tend to blame others or offer plausible rationalizations for their behavior (DSM II, 1968).
There have been several sociological and criminological theories that stress that most violent criminals are impulsive and have a lack of empathy for others. Within Psychological there are several sub theories such as Behavioral Theories, Personality Theories, and Cognitive Theories just to name a few. In Volume 5, Chapter 2 of Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, it states that Sigmund Freud “thought that human behavior, including violent behavior, was the product of “unconscious” forces operating within a person’s mind. Freud also felt that early childhood experiences had a profound impact on adolescent and adult behavior” A lot of Freud’s research is what a lot of the ideas and theories we know today are based off of. Behavioral Theories Behaviorist John Watson once said "Give me a dozen healthy infants, well-formed, and my own specified world to bring them up in and I'll guarantee to take any one at random and train him to become any type of specialist I might
Boredom is a common yet insidious human experience. although boredom makes “no grand gestures, nor great cries” (Baudelaire, 1993, p. 7) and, on first glance, appears deceptively simple, a closer examination reveals an intractable and complex malady. the term boredom is used to refer to a wide range of experience, from trivial and transient dissatisfaction, to extreme, chronic suffering. In terms of its defining elements, however, boredom involves dissatisfaction with and disengagement from one’s environment
It begins in early childhood and continues into adulthood. They usually fail to plan ahead, don’t care about the safety of self or others, don’t have any remorse, irresponsible, are aggressive, deceitful, and don’t show respect to lawful behaviors. These people are believed to be dangerous, aggressive, and antisocial people. They don’t learn from their mistakes and they aren’t