Callous and unemotional traits
Callous and Unemotional Traits (pronunciation: KAL-us and un-ee-MO-shuh-nl traits)
Callous and unemotional traits (psychological term) refer to a specific pattern of behavior and emotional style characterized by a lack of empathy, shallow or deficient affect, and disregard for others' feelings or rights. These traits are often associated with antisocial personality disorder and conduct disorder in children and adolescents.
Etymology
The term "callous" originates from the Latin word "callus," which means hard skin. In a psychological context, it refers to an individual's hardened or insensitive nature. The term "unemotional" is self-explanatory, referring to a lack of emotional response or expression.
Characteristics
Individuals with callous and unemotional traits typically exhibit a lack of empathy, a disregard for others' feelings, and a lack of guilt or remorse for their actions. They may also display shallow or deficient affect, meaning they show little emotional response or have difficulty expressing their emotions.
Related Terms
- Psychopathy: A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.
- Sociopathy: A term often used interchangeably with psychopathy, but some differentiate it based on the cause (sociopathy being caused by environmental factors).
- Conduct Disorder: A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence that presents itself through a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated.
- Antisocial Personality Disorder: A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Callous and unemotional traits
- Wikipedia's article - Callous and unemotional traits
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