The Truth About Psychopaths

Research & Forensics • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Life & Creativity
2010
Featuring Stephen Benning

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Psychopathy is often misunderstood and exaggerated in fiction. Professor Stephen Benning explains what psychopathy actually is, how it is identified, and why diagnosis depends on more than surface behavior. Writers gain insight into how psychopaths perceive themselves and others, allowing for portrayals that feel unsettlingly real rather than cartoonish.