Unveiling the Link Between Psychopathy and Targeted Aggression

New research suggests that different aspects of psychopathy are associated with specific forms of aggression. The study found that the impulsive facet of psychopathy was linked to physical, verbal, and indirect aggression, while the affective facet, which involves a lack of empathy, was primarily associated with physical and verbal aggression. The interpersonal facet, which includes manipulative tendencies, was related to all forms of aggression but had stronger connections with indirect aggression. Additionally, the study revealed that desiring power was generally positively related to aggression, while feeling powerful itself was not strongly associated with aggression. The findings provide insights into the complex relationships between psychopathy, power, and aggression.