And in my original post to which you replied, I specifically said ASD,
not Aspergers...?? Perhaps read properly
Right here we go. This is my last reply now.
First of all, it's not a matter of opinion, it's a matter of
fact. You cannot say that whether I or you consider Psychopathy or Autism to be a disorder is a matter of opinion, it is out of our hands, and has been decided by people far more superior in expertise than ourselves. It is not opinion, but evidence-based, peer-reviewed knowledge. Be humble, and recognise that sweetheart.
Secondly, a disorder does not require a 'biochemistry' in order to be classified as such. Many disorders do not. The view that in order for a disorder to exist it must have some physical component is decades old.
But
as it so happens. There is a physical component to psychopathy. Psychopathy is often associated with abnormal functioning in the amygdala and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. The amygdala is critical in reinforcement associations- involving both reward and punishment, and also in regards to facial expression processing. The vmPFC is responsible for decision making, including processing of risk and fear.
Also, you do not know what Psychopathy is. Perhaps you should look at the criteria.
-glib and superficial charm
• grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self
• need for stimulation
• pathological lying
• cunning and manipulativeness
• lack of remorse or guilt
• shallow affect (superficial emotional responsiveness)
• callousness and lack of empathy
• parasitic lifestyle
• poor behavioral controls
• sexual promiscuity
• early behavior problems
• lack of realistic long-term goals
• impulsivity
• irresponsibility
• failure to accept responsibility for own actions
• many short-term marital relationships
• juvenile delinquency
• revocation of conditional release
• criminal versatility
Assessed in a semi-structured interview style, in order to be diagnosed with Psychopathy you need to fulfill such criteria to the extent where you score 30 (the maximum being 40). Tell me how you can score 30 using this criteria, and still have your Psychopathy be considered 'advantageous'.
Please keep in mind that CEO's are just as likely to have mental illness as the general population, in fact I'm pretty sure they're more prone to depression and addiction.
Also, please don't try and patronise me and suggest that my knowledge is based on opinion, it's based on evidence based research. What's your hippy dippy, conspiracy theory (the pharmaceuticals are out to get us) attitude based on? Which journal article?