Psychopathy & Serial Murder: Debunking the Monster Myth

Professor Peterson’s Psychology Classroom · Oct 29, 2026 · 1h 7m · transcript

Professor Peterson explores what psychopathy really is, separates behavior (serial homicide) from personality labels, examines myths about the "killer brain" and crime-scene profiling, and highlights how system factors and hindsight bias shape recognition. The lecture contrasts famous cases like Ted Bundy and Samuel Little, and stresses empathy for victims and careful, evidence-based investigation.