abusive personality

This label implies that individuals who behave toward others in a physically or otherwise abusive manner may exhibit a pattern of personality traits.

Also: personality disorder

• Dutton, Donald G. The Abusive Personality - Violence and Control in Intimate Relationships Hardcover 1998

• Dutton, Donald G. & Golant, Susan K. (Contributor) The Batterer - A Psychological Profile Paperback 1997

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