Samuel has committed several violent offenses and feels no remorse for what he has done.He finds his victims by deceiving them; he approaches a young woman and says he needs directions across town, and then leads her to his car.He then forces the woman into his car and later kills her.If we were to characterize Samuel's problem by claiming that he has a personality defect, which of the following best describes this condition?

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Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and conscience. It is commonly associated with violent and antisocial behavior, and individuals with psychopathy often manipulate and deceive others for personal gain. Samuel's behavior and lack of remorse suggest that he may have psychopathy.

Samuel Has Committed Several Violent Offenses and Feels No Remorse