The topic of psychopathy fascinates the public, and also personality psychologists seeking precise definitions and sound measures. Researchers have at their disposal several distinct models for ...

Think of a psychopath and any number of Hollywood villains might come to mind, from charming killers like Hannibal Lecter to Anton Chigurh, portrayed with chilling menace by Javier Bardem in the film ...

The possible advantages of being able to detect a psychopath quickly and reliably should be obvious. People who are actual psychopaths, or are simply high in the personality trait of psychopathy, tend ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. For most people, the term “bad guy” is sufficient to describe the suite of ...

New research published in Frontiers in Psychology provides evidence that personality traits associated with malevolence have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The terms “psychopath” and “sociopath” are often used interchangeably in pop ...