2018-09-26 07:00
Terrorism trends in Africa have changed significantly since 2010 with more players and allegiances than before as the Islamic State expands its foothold.
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2018-09-19 07:00
The need to develop a unified brand and consistent ideological and operational leadership are reasons why terrorist groups dismiss dissident leaders.
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2018-09-12 07:00
A Dutch study surveyed almost 1,500 Tinder users and found that almost a quarter of them are in a relationship and these Tnder users could be psychopaths.
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2018-03-29 08:00
The quality of mindfulness is usually associated with compassion, humility, and altruism, right? Not really the hallmarks of a psychopath. Yet, what is often overlooked is that psychopaths h… Read More
2016-11-05 14:23
The article suggests 5 easy steps to beat your narcissistic attitude based on shifting your attention away from yourself and developing empathy for others.Author information
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2016-10-28 07:06
The ability to differentiate psychopathy from sociopathy helps to accurately predict the risk that sociopaths and psychopaths present and act accordingly. Although neither is an officially r… Read More
2016-10-11 13:00
Worldwide, terrorists are a motley crew. From different cultures, genders, and ages, each group and, sometimes individual, has distinctive beliefs, objectives, and methodologies. They play… Read More
2016-10-04 12:00
Not too long ago, two researchers at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Samuel Leistedt and Paul Linkowski, identified and watched 400 films released between 1915 and 2010 that showc… Read More
2016-09-26 13:00
White supremacists Alex Curtis and Tom Metzger popularized the term “lone wolf” when they encouraged underground activity by individuals or small cells in the 1990s. They believe… Read More
2016-09-24 10:12
The five movies mentioned were all released in the past decade and have one thing in common: They feature a female narcissist as a lead character. The depictions of personality disorders in… Read More
2016-09-10 12:14
There are signs that psychopathy, partly an inherited condition, is increasing, which suggests that selective mutation processes play a role. Both primary (i.e. psychopathic features rooted… Read More
2016-09-02 16:16
Frankly, people with other disorders often slam narcissists. Completely unfair. Who created a hierarchy of mental health issues. Simply put, like any other disorder, if you accept it… Read More
2016-08-29 06:00
→ Highlight a piece of text to share. Try it! Narcissists are known for their excessive self-love and grandiosity and their reckless behavior to attract attention and approval at the ex… Read More
2016-08-27 10:50
One can never underestimate the power of an idea directed at stimulating behavior. Everyone has lost something, feels betrayed by someone, and covets meaning and belonging. Ideas can then be… Read More
2016-08-24 07:57
Empowering youth is a noble idea, but it depends on for what purpose and for whose benefit. In the current environment where narcissism and mob mentality are at the order of the day, a lot o… Read More
2016-08-17 08:00
Psychopathy is not a clinical disorder As the media, armchair psychologists, and “experts” (including those who offer views without a personal assessment) more and more confuse a… Read More
2016-08-15 08:00
Although the perpetrators of terrorism may be influenced by psychological motivations and traits, it is a deliberate and organized strategy that sometimes achieve its goals. Success depends… Read More
2016-08-12 08:00
During early ages, the child's view of himself in relation to others develop. Later on, the present is interpreted according to these familiar past experiences. When generally positive, the… Read More
2016-08-10 08:00
Terrorists are often thought of as insane, but their acts have rational intent, which involves a sane mind and careful planning. Many recruits are networked through family and friends, feel… Read More
2016-08-08 08:00
Autism spectrum disorders and psychopathy rarely co-exist, but when they do, devastating consequences are possible such as the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook, Umpqua, and Columbine.Author in… Read More
2016-08-05 09:51
Despite popular belief, most terrorists are not extremely poor or from the poorest communities or countries. But they feel disenfranchised and resentful. Failed states and foreign interventi… Read More
2016-08-04 08:00
Self-esteem and narcissistic traits are often used interchangeably but this is not correct. High self-esteem is a stable sense of self-worth developed from warmth and a realistic, positive r… Read More
2016-08-01 08:00
When young Ray Lawinger was only 15-years-old, he robbed his first bank. In those days, in the mid-1970s in Canada, it wasn’t a dramatic, high-tech, or deadly affair. All that it took… Read More
2016-07-25 07:00
Although there is no evidence that dark personalities tend to be more attractive, they effectively use adornment to lure others.Author informationJoan Swart, PsyDForensic Psychologist | Busi… Read More
2016-07-21 10:00
Gaslighting is an abuse tactic that was introduced in the 1944 film “Gaslight” featuring Ingrid Bergman in the lead role about a woman whose husband slowly manipulated her into b… Read More
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