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Jul 2014
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026 How to Identify a Psychopath or Soci...

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“Psychopath” and “sociopath” are words that often get used interchangeably, but they’re not exactly the same. Regardless of semantics, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals how to spot the heartless, charming evil of a psychopath or sociopath. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/U0Q4qW

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