The Sadness of the Psychopath

William H. Reid, M.D., M.P.H.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 32, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1978.32.4.496

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In this introduction to the study and treatment of antisocial disorders, pain and loss to, as well as from, the sociopath are explored in an effort to establish and update an overview of sociopathy for the therapist or social scientist who is asked to work with such patients.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 32 • Number 4 • 1978, pp. 493–633

Pages: 496 - 509

PubMed: 727306

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Published in print: 1978, pp. 493–633

Published online: 30 April 2018

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William H. Reid, M.D., M.P.H.^†

Omaha, Nebr.

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This paper is an edited version of an introductory chapter to the forthcoming reference text The Psychopath: A Comprehensive Study of Antisocial Disorders and Behaviors, Reid, W. H., Ed. Brunner/Mazel, New York.

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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Mailing address: Nebraska Psychiatric Institute, 602 South 45th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.

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