The idea that psychopaths are all either criminals or—possibly—corporate executives is a popular one. New research suggests they may just be ordinary people.

Psychopaths aren't just found in prisons, true-crime documentaries or horror films; some walk among us. In fact, you probably know one. "Everybody knows somebody with psychopathy," Abigail Marsh, a ...

Hannibal Lecter. Anton Chigurh. Patrick Bateman—when we hear the word “psychopath,” fictional serial killers may spring to mind. Or maybe it’s their real-life counterparts: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey ...

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 ...

After a shocking murder, a long line of neighbors, friends, family members, and former classmates often express variations of the same sentiment: He was the nicest guy you’d ever meet. He volunteered ...

One of the most enduring ideas about crime — and violence more broadly — is that a lot of it is committed by people we call “psychopaths.” If you didn’t grow up with procedurals like “Law & Order: SVU ...

While the concept of psychopathy has been known for centuries, there has been considerable attention paid to it by researchers during the last couple of decades. In particular, Dr. Robert Hare, a ...

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Recent scientific breakthroughs have identified a distinct biological difference in the brains of psychopaths, marking a potential turning point in psychiatry. Advanced brain scans have revealed an ...

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 ...