What Do Heroes and Psychopaths Have in Common?

Recent research looks at whether heroes and psychopaths are "twigs from the same branch." People who have performed heroic actions to help others often have a history of antisocial behavior as well. There may be loose connections between heroism and having "psychopathic" qualities, but the reasons for this remain unclear. read more

Source: Psychology Today Personality Center - September 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Scott A. McGreal, MSc. Tags: Personality antisocial behavior heroism psychopathy Source Type: news