Sekundäre psychopathische Merkmale im Zusammenhang mit einer schnelleren Erweiterung der visuellen Aufmerksamkeit | Die Untersuchung ergab, dass Personen mit einem höheren Maß an antisozialen Tendenzen, einem wichtigen sekundären psychopathischen Merkmal, dazu neigen, ihren Aufmerksamkeitsfokus schneller zu erweitern.

From the article: A [recent study](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2024.112903) published in Personality and Individual Differences sheds light on the relationship between psychopathic traits and how individuals adjust their visual attention. Specifically, the research found that individuals with higher levels of antisocial tendencies, a key secondary psychopathic trait, tend to expand their attentional focus more quickly. This rapid shift suggests poorer attentional control or executive functioning.

Psychopathy is a personality construct characterized by distinct interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral traits. It is commonly divided into two subtypes: primary and secondary psychopathy, each associated with different patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Primary psychopathy involves traits such as emotional detachment, a lack of empathy, and egocentricity. Individuals high in primary psychopathic traits tend to be manipulative, callous, and focused on achieving their goals with little regard for others’ emotions. Secondary psychopathy, on the other hand, is characterized by impulsivity, poor self-regulation, and antisocial behaviors such as rule-breaking or aggression. These traits are often linked to difficulties in controlling attention and other executive functions.