Movie: What Makes a Psychopath?

Top 8 Billed Cast

Uta Frith
Uta Frith

Presenter

Ryan Klug
Ryan Klug

Murderer

David Michael Krueger
David Michael Krueger

Murderer, rapist

Mark Moye
Mark Moye

Child molester

Robert Sonneborn Jr
Robert Sonneborn Jr

Kidnapper

Jeremy Coid
Jeremy Coid

Forensic Psychiatrist

Molly Crockett
Molly Crockett

Joshua Wright
Joshua Wright

Murderer, rapist

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    It is estimated that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths, but although many violent offenders fall into this category it does not mean all psychopaths will be violent. Nor does it mean all violent people are psychopaths. Is the tendency towards psychopathic behaviour something that people are born with, or is it something caused by our upbringing? Find out about the indicative behaviours doctors look out for when making a diagnosis of psychopathy.

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    2017-08-29

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