For me, this article explains RB's behaviour best from the evidence we have heard so far:
The term
psychopath is used often, but many people don’t know its true meaning. So what does it mean, and how can you recognise the signs of psychopathy?
1. A disregard for others and societal values
2. Lying and manipulation
People with ASPD are also likely to participate in deceitful behaviour that involves frequent lying.
They may even lie about their name and use aliases or other identities.
Typically, the lies represent an effort to get something out of someone else, such as sex or
financial gain.
They may manipulate people by turning on charm and using flattery. The manipulation may also involve emotional abuse or blackmail.
3. Aggressiveness
4. Impulsiveness
5. A lack of remorse
They don’t feel guilty about what they’ve done.
People with ASPD may also try to rationalise the harm they’ve caused.
Patterson points out that not all people have all the symptoms of ASPD. “One person may aggressively confront and harm people physically, while another could covertly manipulate others,” he says.
So psychopathic traits may vary from person to person.
And although violence may be a symptom of a person’s aggression, not all psychopaths are physically violent.
Ultimately, people with ASPD use others to get what they want. For people with ASPD, the end justifies the means to the extreme.
People with ASPD may also try to rationalise the harm they’ve caused.
Patterson points out that not all people have all the symptoms of ASPD. “One person may aggressively confront and harm people physically, while another could covertly manipulate others,” he says.
5 Ways to Spot a Psychopath
