‘Series On Aggressive Personalities’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life

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Footnote on the Abuse Excuse

Last updated 2nd December 2008

This quick follow-up on the relationship between psychopathic behavior and childhood abuse provides some references on the research mentioned in an earlier article on predatory aggressive personalities.

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Understanding the Predatory Aggressive, Part 2

Last updated 1st December 2008

Disordered characters, especially predators, don’t really want us to know who they really are. They tell us what they think we want to hear so that we will think them more like us.

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Understanding the Predatory Aggressive Personality

Last updated 24th November 2008

Predatory Aggressive Personalities (i.e., psychopaths or sociopaths) consider themselves superior to the rest of the human race. They view individuals with inhibitions rooted in emotional bonding to others as inferior creatures and, therefore, their rightful prey.

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Beware the Covert-Aggressive Personality

Last updated 19th November 2008

The covert-aggressive personality employs a potent one-two punch: the covert-aggressive conceals aggressive intent to ensure you never really see what’s coming; and he or she exploits your normal sensitivities, conscientiousness and other vulnerabilities to manipulate you into succumbing.

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Understanding the Sadistic Personality

Last updated 13th November 2008

Sadists love to build themselves up at the expense of others. It makes them feel powerful to wield almost tyrannical influence over those they perceive as weaker or inferior. They derive pleasure from watching others cower, grovel, or struggle in one-down positions.

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