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What Makes a Psychopath?

It is estimated that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths, but although many violent offenders fall into this category it does not mean all psychopaths will be violent. Nor does it mean all violent people are psychopaths. Is the tendency towards psychopathic behaviour something that people are born with, or is it something caused by our upbringing? Find out about the indicative behaviours doctors look out for when making a diagnosis of psychopathy.

Top Cast

  • Uta Frith

    Uta Frith

    Presenter

  • Ryan Klug

    Ryan Klug

    Murderer

  • David Michael Krueger

    David Michael Krueger

    Murderer, rapist

  • Mark Moye

    Mark Moye

    Child molester

  • Robert Sonneborn Jr

    Robert Sonneborn Jr

    Kidnapper

  • Jeremy Coid

    Jeremy Coid

    Forensic Psychiatrist

  • Molly Crockett

    Molly Crockett

  • Joshua Wright

    Joshua Wright

    Murderer, rapist

Overview

It is estimated that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths, but although many violent offenders fall into this category it does not mean all psychopaths will be violent. Nor does it mean all violent people are psychopaths. Is the tendency towards psychopathic behaviour something that people are born with, or is it something caused by our upbringing? Find out about the indicative behaviours doctors look out for when making a diagnosis of psychopathy.

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