Unit 3 Discussion Board
CJUS 343
07-13-2022
Personally, I believe that having abusive parents can significantly increase the possibility that a
psychopath person will commit a crime. This includes verbal, emotional, and more importantly, physical
abuse of the child. Being talked down to, even treated as though they don't matter, called names, or
even mistreated in some manner can cause a child to grow up envious of their parent or parents,
making them want to respond in the very same way back or maybe even want to react in that way
towards others. People who lack emotion and don't care to notice the discomfort or hurt of others are
said to be psychopathic. Although they are skilled manipulators, psychopaths see and understand what
other people are going through; they just lack empathy and care nothing about anyone else.
Psychopaths typically begin committing crimes in their early adult years, making early intervention and
therapy crucial to aid in preventing any further criminal activity. Getting medicine can also be quite
helpful. Because they lack fear, psychopaths are willing to behave impulsively and participate in actions
that bolster their ego. These people have a hard time integrating into society's norms and genuinely
pursue their own fulfillment without considering the repercussions of their choices. Both psychopaths
and non-psychopaths exhibit a variety of psychopathy symptoms. The explanation that best depicts the
origin of psychopathy, whether it be biological or psychological, varies between the two. Both share a
connection with the outside world and early development, not simply with the mind itself. There are
several potential risk factors that can contribute to someone developing psychopathy, including genetic,
neurological, parental, and even environmental variables. Increased risk is not always indicative of a
cause.