Sentences with phrase «characterizing lack of empathy»

The characterizing lack of empathy in RAD teens can confuse and perplex their well - intentioned parents when a traditional punishment and consequence system yields no results.

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Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, lack of remorse and empathy, and impaired decision making.

Well, according to researchers it's a «personality disorder characterized by callous lack of empathy, impulsive antisocial behavior, and criminal recidivism.»

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by a number of impairments including a lack of social empathy, a lack of understanding of others» thoughts and facial expressions, a delayed or complete absence of communication skills, difficulty with imagination, and difficulty with social interaction.

The psychological base of PA — lack of empathy and the inability to tolerate the child's separate needs and perception (Baker, 2007; Baker and Ben - Ami, 2011)-- could be also the expression of a specific parenting style characterized by low care and high overprotection.

Studies have repeatedly found that bullies are characterized by a lack of empathy towards their victims [15, 16, 17], a desire to look «cool» and powerful [18], a need for dominating others [19, 20, 21], and dangerous and reckless behavior [22].