The Word "Psychopath" has been used very frequently lately and those towards whom the description has been directed should not have to suffer the indignity of being "Psychoanalysed" by any other than a professional.
The "Traits" of a "Psychopath" are very easily identified and, (if one wished to study a "Self-Analysis") it is quite an easy task to discover just what those "Traits" may be.
Therefore, I would like to submit the following list which focuses on a few of them which may assist us in the search for such "Traits" in ourselves. (I use the Male gender although both sexes are similar).
A "Psychopath" considers himself to be superior to others and finds it difficult to accept anyone else's opinion.
When his opinion is challenged, he may become furious and resort to insult and particularly foul language.
He HAS to be right, if he is told he is not, his mood immediately changes and he flies into a rage.
He always has an inner feeling that he has been (or is being) misunderstood.
He is very self-centred and considers HIS needs are greater than any others.
He does not feel regret for any misdeeds or misconduct and his conscience does not bother him.
He is quite insensitive to the needs of others, but often pretends otherwise in order to impress.
He has a very low stress level and can fly into his rages without warning for ANY reason that does not suit him.
He tries to manipulate others to suit his needs, he seeks younger female company (a sexual predator).
He twists conversations to his advantage and changes subject or gets angry if proven wrong.
Considers himself to be quite charming and often enthuses about it (particularly in the company of females).
Never accepts fault for any of his misconduct, always blames others.
He is known to be highly contradictory and will argue readily about things he has no knowledge of.
He MUST convince people to side with him, he either withdraws into his shell or flares up if they do not.
He is quite "Anti-Social" and does not like "Uniformed Officials" who can tell him what to do.
He is often unable to hold down a steady job and therefore is likely to work on his own account.
Can be very underhanded and is often drawn to businesses which handle other people's money.
Can often lean towards "Alcoholism" and hides his true feelings from those close to him.
The above are NOT my views or opinions, they are but a few of MANY of the "Traits" that are well documented in the journals of professional "Psychoanalysts" and are presented to students at all levels of "Psychological" study.
I present them to members for a particular reason :- that the person who so regularly insults and verbally abuses others and uses "Psychopath" as a weapon of character assassination, actually displays EVERY ONE of the "Traits" he so readily imposes upon others, I personally am quite disgusted with this odious little chap and will not tolerate his vile language, accusations and insults any longer.
Above are the "Classical Traits" of a real "Psychopath".