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Can psychopaths change?

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par Steven Gillespie, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool

Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime.

Distinct from other conditions like sociopathy and antisocial personality disorder, psychopaths tend to show traits such as an absence of remorse or guilt, a lack of empathy and a charming and manipulative interpersonal style.

You may find it hard to imagine how someone without much empathy can change. And early psychological treatments were not successful. But advances in research are showing that a deeper understanding of psychopathy…

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