psychopathic
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In this Money Talks: Elizabeth Spiers is joined by psychologist Dr. Leanne ten Brinke whose new book, Poisonous People, explores the impact that people with psychopathic and related personality traits have on our everyday lives.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026
One of those flashback chapters, “The Cradle of Civilization,” unravels the ironic, ravaging narcissistic, perhaps psychopathic implications of the title.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025
The psychopathic apple may not fall too far from the traumatized tree, is all I’m saying.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025
On Wednesday, chief prosecutor Ute Lindemann described Brückner as a "dangerous, psychopathic sadist" and said he should be placed in preventive detention after serving his sentence.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024
But the worst part is that for the few minutes every hour when I’m not psychopathic, I know that to be with Brian: I would give all ten fingers.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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