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Remorse, RAD and Psychopaths

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Remorse, by definition, is the feeling of regret for some misdeed.

According to wikipedia, psychopaths gain satisfaction through their antisocial behavior and lack remorse for their actions.  Meanwhile, according to attachment experts.com,  

Disruption of attachment during the crucial first three years can lead to what has been called "affectionless psychopathy", the inability to form meaningful emotional relationships, coupled with chronic anger, poor impulse control, and a lack of remorse.

When is a person with Reactive Attachment Disorder a "RAD" and  when is a person with Reactive Attachment Disorder a "psychopath"?  Is there really a difference between the two, and if so, what are those difference?

by Kerry on Thursday, 27 August 2009