Actually, social deviance and an unstable antisocial lifestyle are NOT crucial in determining psychopathy that I can find. While they may be traits on the list of characteristics, they are in no way always present. In fact, there has been much study recently on the number of well-educated, successful, charming, "winners" that have enough of the "diagnostic" traits to be considered full-fledged psychopaths. It is surmised this is EXACTLY what makes them successful.
I am in no way saying that Dan's wife falls into this category. Obviously, I haven't the slightest idea. I am just saying that it is well known that psychopaths can be wolves in sheep's clothing. And very successful and charming. And never commit crimes. And sometimes never revealed for who they really are except by those closest to them. Or perhaps never by anyone.
Thank you for your interested response. I hope that the following will clarify my statements. I do not have a lot of free time and hope that I do not sound rude. I will certainly not bring the subject up again.
Psychopathy
is an antisocial personality disorder. In 1980, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-II, replaced psychopathy and sociopathy with ASPD (antisocial personality disorder)
You said, Actually, social deviance and an unstable antisocial lifestyle are NOT crucial in determining psychopathy that I can find. I have bolded those words below in an excerpt (link:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3405700188.html) about the PCL-R and psychopathy, as well as bolded the traits that have Not been mentioned as belonging to WA. Please note that those traits account for more than half of the test, making it nearly impossible for her or anyone to reach a score of 30 to determine psychopathy, without 7 or more deviant, antisocial personality traits.
(If you google psychopathy or hare psychologist this test is discussed in every link on the first page. The PCL-R is the most widely used diagnostic test in the world for determining psychopathy.)
The Hare PCL-R contains two parts, a semi-structured interview and a review of the subject's file records and history. During the evaluation, the clinician scores 20 items that measure central elements of the psychopathic character. The items cover the nature of the subject's interpersonal relationships; his or her affective or emotional involvement; responses to other people and to situations; evidence of
social deviance; and lifestyle. The material thus covers two key aspects that help define the psychopath: selfish and unfeeling victimization of other people, and an
unstable and antisocial lifestyle.
The twenty traits assessed by the PCL-R score are:
glib and superficial charm
grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
need for stimulation
pathological lying
cunning and manipulativeness
lack of remorse or guilt
shallow affect (superficial emotional responsiveness)
callousness and lack of empathy
parasitic lifestyle
poor behavioral controls
sexual promiscuity
early behavior problems
lack of realistic long-term goals
impulsivity
irresponsibility
failure to accept responsibility for own actions
many short-term marital relationships
juvenile delinquency
revocation of conditional release
criminal versatility
When properly completed by a qualified professional, the PCL-R provides a total score that indicates how closely the test subject matches the "perfect" score that a classic or prototypical psychopath would rate. Each of the twenty items is given a score of 0, 1, or 2 based on how well it applies to the subject being tested. A prototypical psychopath would receive a maximum score of 40, while someone with absolutely no psychopathic traits or tendencies would receive a score of zero. A score of 30 or above qualifies a person for a diagnosis of psychopathy. People with no criminal backgrounds normally score around 5. Many non-psychopathic criminal offenders score around 22.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3405700188.html
I thought that you did use the word psychopath when referring to WA. Sorry, I will track back later tonight when I get home.
