Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series, Dexter Morgan in Dexter , Patrick Bateman in American Psycho . They are all psychopaths. Psychopaths are usually depicted as serial killers or villains in the entertainment industry. They are antisocial yet powerful, often display threats and put others at peril. How much of this impression is true under the definition of a psychopath? Here are six characteristics of a psychopath: Lack of empathy: Psychopaths are callous and coldhearted. They lack the ability to understand and identify other’s emotions. Egocentric: They are extremely selfish. They live a “parasitic lifestyle”, meaning they habitually rely and exploit on others to maximize their own benefits. Shallow emotional investment: Without the ability to form emotional relationships, psychopaths only build artificial relationships to manipulate people to benefit themselves. Superficially charming: Despite an emotional deficiency, psychopaths are great actors. They can bring