In the end, psychopaths are cold, with shallow emotions, living in a dark world of their own. He can witness or order acts of utter brutality without experiencing a shred of emotion. He casts himself ina role of total control, which he plays to the hilt. Since the leader is not genuine, neither are his promises. Love substitutes are given instead.
Unconditional surrender is an absolute requirement.
Need for Stimulation Thrill-seeking behaviors, often skirting the letter or spirit of the law, are common among psychopaths. Cult leaders live on the edge, constantly testing the beliefs of their followers, often with increasingly bizarre behaviors, punishments, and rules. Other mechanisms of stimulation come in the form of unexpected, seemingly spontaneous outbursts, which usually take the form of verbal abuse and sometimes physical punishment. The psychopath has a cool indifference to things around him, yet his icy coldness can quickly turn into rage, vented on those around him. Someone in distress is not important to them.