What true crime gets wrong about psychopathy — and what you actually need to know
About this episode
Dr. Judy Ho discusses the misconceptions surrounding psychopathy as portrayed in true crime media and clarifies its distinctions from related disorders.
563. True crime has made 'psychopath' one of the most recognized — and most misunderstood — words in popular culture. This week, Dr. Judy Ho brings her forensic psychology lens to what psychopathy actually is, the critical distinctions between psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder, why psychopaths may be hiding in plain sight in corporate boardrooms, and what neuroscientist Dr. James Fallon's accidental self-discovery tells us about the brain behind the behavior. Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist More from Dr. Ho on her other channels: Dr. Ho's website , Substack , LinkedIn . Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Judy Ho
Topics covered
- psychopathy
- true crime
- mental health
- forensic psychology
- sociopathy
- antisocial personality disorder
Keywords
- psychopathy
- true crime
- sociopathy
- antisocial personality disorder
- forensic psychology
- mental health
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Organizations: Savvy Psychologist, QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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