A layperson's term for somebody with antisocial personality disorder: somebody who lacks a conscience. This is somebody who knows right from wrong, but doesn't care because he/she does not think in those terms; they care about their own benefit, regardless of who is in the way.
The sociopath is very often thought of as a serial killer, but that represents only a small portion of them; sociopaths can be anybody.
Sociopaths come in these basic types:
Common: A simple lack of conscience and lack of proper integration into society, they're feral children grown up.
Alienated: Alienated from other people, they have trouble empathizing with others.
Aggressive: Comes with a consistent sadistic streak.
Dissocial: Abides by gang rules and morals that antagonize mainstream society.
The sociopath generally holds at least three of the following seven traits:
1. Failure to conform to social norms, including behavior that warrants arrest.
2. Deception; they're glib, pathological liars, and manipulators, often use false names.
3. Impulsive behavior; failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritable and aggressive, frequent fights or attacks.
5. Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others.
6. Consistently irresponsible; their work behavior is often inconsistent, they can be catastrophic parents.
7. Without remorse; will justify stealing or hurting others ("if you hadn't dressed like that, I wouldn't have raped you").
The sociopath is very often thought of as a serial killer, but that represents only a small portion of them; sociopaths can be anybody.
Sociopaths come in these basic types:
Common: A simple lack of conscience and lack of proper integration into society, they're feral children grown up.
Alienated: Alienated from other people, they have trouble empathizing with others.
Aggressive: Comes with a consistent sadistic streak.
Dissocial: Abides by gang rules and morals that antagonize mainstream society.
The sociopath generally holds at least three of the following seven traits:
1. Failure to conform to social norms, including behavior that warrants arrest.
2. Deception; they're glib, pathological liars, and manipulators, often use false names.
3. Impulsive behavior; failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritable and aggressive, frequent fights or attacks.
5. Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others.
6. Consistently irresponsible; their work behavior is often inconsistent, they can be catastrophic parents.
7. Without remorse; will justify stealing or hurting others ("if you hadn't dressed like that, I wouldn't have raped you").
Unlike psychopaths, who are have fearlessly reckless temperaments, don't feel stress, and are nearly impossible to socialize, sociopaths are generally made and have relatively normal temperaments and are more easily agitated. Most sociopaths are the result of overburdened, inadequate parents and the wrong set of peers and an unstable environment, but can be properly socialized in better settings with stable, competent parents and adequately adjusted peers. The psychopath is found in every social class while the sociopath is generally from poor neighborhoods. The psychopath feels nothing for others but will care for others if it suits their purpose while the sociopath can feel empathy and remorse in specific contexts; the psychopath's crimes tend to be meticulous while the sociopath's crimes tend to be sloppy and erratic; the psychopath can escape undetected for years while the sociopath is more easily discovered.
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Unlike common belief sociopaths differ from psychopaths due to their ability to think a situation through and put on a "mask" for what their surroundings would fit.
Unlike common belief sociopaths differ from psychopaths due to their ability to think a situation through and put on a "mask" for what their surroundings would fit.
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Sociopaths are social geniuses who are constantly making split second calculations. They use the scientific method and tend to know all variables in a social setting. Sociopaths are like chameleons, they can blend into anything they need to be at the time. Sociopaths are known to be hilarious people with many friends.They always win arguments because they see things that normal people see. They can find the smallest inconsistencies and hone in on them. Don't argue with a sociopath because you will end up losing to them or you will end up thinking you are right (trust us, you can't beat a sociopath)
We have interviewed females that have dated Sociopaths, and they all said the same thing; Sociopaths are amazing in bed. They have powerful sex drives along with uncanning skill. Sociopaths don't feel love, due to an under active part of the brain called the Amygdala. Since they are incapable of loving, they substitute it for lust. Keep a sociopath in your life but do not get attached to them romantically. In simpler terms, don't expect to get married to them, instead have sex with them.
Never cross a sociopath. You will regret it and you will never be comfortable with yourself ever again. Sociopaths will crush you if you get in their way. You have been warned.
Sociopaths are social geniuses who are constantly making split second calculations. They use the scientific method and tend to know all variables in a social setting. Sociopaths are like chameleons, they can blend into anything they need to be at the time. Sociopaths are known to be hilarious people with many friends.They always win arguments because they see things that normal people see. They can find the smallest inconsistencies and hone in on them. Don't argue with a sociopath because you will end up losing to them or you will end up thinking you are right (trust us, you can't beat a sociopath)
We have interviewed females that have dated Sociopaths, and they all said the same thing; Sociopaths are amazing in bed. They have powerful sex drives along with uncanning skill. Sociopaths don't feel love, due to an under active part of the brain called the Amygdala. Since they are incapable of loving, they substitute it for lust. Keep a sociopath in your life but do not get attached to them romantically. In simpler terms, don't expect to get married to them, instead have sex with them.
Never cross a sociopath. You will regret it and you will never be comfortable with yourself ever again. Sociopaths will crush you if you get in their way. You have been warned.
Tom: I can't ever win an arguement with Patrick. He's just too smart to beat.
Shane: Patrick is a sociopath, don't argue with him because you will end up losing.
Tom: One day Ill win an arguement.
Shane: Sociopaths are so smart that they can pick apart and analyze your agruement within a split second. Even if you think you are right, you are still wrong.
Shane: Patrick is a sociopath, don't argue with him because you will end up losing.
Tom: One day Ill win an arguement.
Shane: Sociopaths are so smart that they can pick apart and analyze your agruement within a split second. Even if you think you are right, you are still wrong.
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