HealthJuly 8, 2026
psychopathy
/saɪˈkɒpəθi/
Definition
A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek roots 'psyche' (soul or mind) and 'pathos' (suffering or disease). It entered the English language in the late 19th century as a clinical term to describe mental and personality disorders.
In the news
In this article, psychopathy is presented as an alternative explanation offered by state experts to account for Taylor Parker's actions, contrasting with the defense's argument of frontal lobe dysfunction.
Why Netflix’s ‘Maternal Instinct’ left out Taylor Parker’s mental health diagnosis
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