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The callous-unemotional (CU) factor can be described as impulsivity, deviance, and inflated self-importance. CU factor can also be described as a lack of concern for others’ feelings, disregard for responsibilities, insincerity, lacking guilt, lying, and shallow behavior. 

Callous-Unemotional Factor

Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds

Callous-unemotional traits (CU) can be identified and measured in childhood. Typical presentations of CU in childhood are violence, lack of anxiety and guilt, animal abuse, manipulation, and superficial charm. 

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