The following articles are related to ‘Character Disturbance’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
The brains of psychopaths may not process punishment in the same way as non-psychopaths’ brains, according to research which may shed light on why some seem unfazed by even our most stringent attempts to rein in or modify their behavior.
The brazen character of the type of narcissist I characterize as grandiose can leave people around them wondering: do they hear themselves? Are they even aware of how others perceive them?
As dangerous as it can be to be in a relationship with a disturbed or disordered character, perhaps an even more dangerous thing is to try too hard to understand why they behave the way they do.
Thanks in part to its use in the media, there are some fairly widespread misconceptions about the term gaslighting. Here’s how gaslighting really works to make people doubt the accuracy and rationality of their own perceptions.
Dealing with manipulative people can be a lot like getting whiplash: you only know the nature of what’s really transpired long after the damage has already been done.
The two types of narcissist present very different problems in relationships and very different realities about the prospects for change. Here’s how to tell which kind you might be dealing with.
Where are all the heroes? They’re there. They’re just not always where you might think. They’re everyday people of remarkable character.
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