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Prevalence of Female Psychopaths: More Common than Believed
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 27, 2024
Summary: Researchers provide novel insights into female psychopathy, challenging the conventional 6:1 male-to-female psychopath ratio with new evidence suggesting a closer 1.2:1 ratio.
The research indicates that societal gender biases have obscured the true nature and prevalence of female psychopaths, who often employ manipulation and seduction rather than violence to achieve their goals. This revelation not only calls for a reassessment of psychopathy across genders but also signals significant implications for criminal justice and corporate leadership.
Key Facts:
- New Ratio Uncovered: Dr. Boddy’s research suggests the real ratio of male-to-female psychopathy could be as low as 1.2:1, indicating female psychopaths are up to five times more common than previously thought.
- Gender Bias in Identification: Traditional psychopathy measures, designed around male criminal behavior, fail to capture the more manipulative and seductive tactics employed by female psychopaths
- Implications for Society and Business: The underestimation of female psychopaths has serious repercussions for the criminal justice system and organizational leadership decisions, highlighting a need for gender-inclusive assessment methods.
Female psychopaths are up to five times more common than previously thought, according to an expert who will present his work at the Cambridge Festival later this month.
More here on the brain activity of some of Lit's well known examples who will remain nameless:
https://neurosciencenews.com/female-psychopathy-psychology-25669/