> Physiological concerns aside, observed psychopathy is more or less a variation of behavior that allows the individual to apply more cerebral perceptions to so

> Physiological concerns aside, observed psychopathy is more or less a variation of behavior that allows the individual to apply more cerebral perceptions to social / emotional contexts. Not really. Many psychopathic behaviours are irrational. I.e. their long-term goals do not correspond to their actions. The way I look at it, there's a spectrum of selfishness+impulsivity with psychopathy at the extreme end. I.e. the psychopath's need to do what he wants to do outweighs any other concerns, including possibly your right to not be harmed / live. This may not always be true, but the impulsivity makes it true at the critical moment.