Scientists from Anglia Ruskin University have discovered that psychopathy may be more common in women than thought. Female psychopaths are difficult to detect due to their manipulative tendencies and enhanced ability to create a good impression of themselves. Research results published On the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) website.
Modern scientific evidence shows that male psychopaths outnumber females. The ratio of males to females with this psychopathological syndrome is approximately 6:1. However, corporate psychopathy expert Dr. from Anglia Ruskin University. Clive Boddy says the number of female psychopaths may be much higher.
It is known that psychopathy manifests itself as a combination of character traits such as callousness, decreased ability to empathize, inability to sincerely repent, deceit and egocentrism. According to the researcher, this set of qualities is indicative only in relation to male psychopaths.
Dr. Boddy’s research suggests that omitting the antisocial behavioral aspects of psychopathy and focusing on its core elements suggests that the true incidence rate of male/female psychopathy may be approximately 1.2:1. This means there may be five times more female psychopaths than previously thought.
It is stated that female psychopaths are more manipulative and have an enhanced ability to create a good impression of themselves. They are also more likely than men to use flirting and provocative sexual behavior to gain social and financial advantages. Additionally, women with this personality disorder are less likely to engage in open conflicts that require the use of physical force. This allows them to hide the existence of psychopathy.
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