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A vital correction to popular misconceptions is the understanding of psychopathy. Commonly associated with serial killers and extreme criminality, psychopathy exists on a spectrum, and the vast majority of individuals with psychopathic traits are not violent or criminal. Instead, many function well within society, occupying high-responsibility roles like CEOs or surgeons. They are goal-oriented, callous, and lacking in empathy but often highly effective.
Prevalence Among Personality Disorders