https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/gory-details/most-and-least-realistic-movie-psychopaths-ever"Primary versus secondary psychopathy: Primary psychopaths are deficient in affect, or emotion, from birth, suggesting a genetic basis. They are often described as more aggressive and impulsive. Secondary psychopaths have been shaped by their environment, may have had an abusive childhood, and are often described as having more fear and anxiety than primary psychopaths. ‘’
Subtypes:
classic/idiopathic - Score the highest on all sections of the widely used Hare Psychopathy Checklist, or PCL-R, showing low fear, lack of inhibition and lack of empathy.
manipulative - Tend to be good “talkers” and associated with crimes involving fraud.macho - Lack the glibness and charm of the above groups but manipulate through force and intimidation.
pseudopsychopaths - Also called sociopaths; show antisocial behavior but score lowest among these groups on the PCL-R.
