Could you spot a psychopath by the way he or she talks?
Researchers found that psychopaths:
- Use the past tense more.
- Have more “dysfluencies” — the "uhs" and "ums."
- Show a lack of emotion.
- Speak in terms of cause-and-effect.
- Focus on basic needs, such as food, drink and money.
Read more here.
I’ve known two psychopaths. Possibly a third. None of them killers (at least not of physical bodies).
- Use the past tense more.
- Have more “dysfluencies” — the "uhs" and "ums."
- Show a lack of emotion.
- Speak in terms of cause-and-effect.
- Focus on basic needs, such as food, drink and money.
Read more here.
I’ve known two psychopaths. Possibly a third. None of them killers (at least not of physical bodies).
Then there are my patients...
He has spent his whole life suing people. When he finally got fired, he sued, and I think he got a settlement.
At least he didn't sue ME.