Inattentive Thinking and Character Disturbance
Disordered characters hear what they want to hear, remember what they want to remember, and learn what they want to learn.
‘Relationships’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 45
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Extreme Thinking: Black and White, All or None
Disordered characters tend to perceive things in terms of black-and-white or all-or-none.
Egocentric Thinking Patterns of Disturbed Characters
When the disturbed character wants something, he doesn’t necessarily think about whether it’s right, good, or legal — or whether his pursuit of it might adversely affect anyone. He only cares that he wants it. His incessant concern for himself and the things that he desires creates a pattern of thinking which embodies an attitude of indifference to the rights, needs, wants, and expectations of others.
Understanding the Predatory Aggressive Personality
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.
Beware the Covert-Aggressive Personality
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.
Over 1000 Reader Comments and Questions on ‘Losers’ and Personality Disorders
To help our server deliver a snappier response time for the thousands of readers of our threads on Dr Carver’s ‘Loser’ article — the most recent of which has attracted over 350 new comments, we’re going to open this new thread and close the previous one. Combined with around 175 questions on personality disorders submitted to the ‘Ask the Psychologist’ service, we’ve now had over 1000 questions and comments from readers affected by this topic.
Understanding the Sadistic Personality
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.