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Sociopathy is the common term for Antisocial Personality Disorder. This disorder is charecterized by having atleast three of the following.
- failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest;
- deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure;
- impulsiveness or failure to plan ahead;
- irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults;
- reckless disregard for safety of self or others;
- consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations;
- lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to orrationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another;
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Is there a particular gender age group or culture who more commonly develop sociopathy then others?
You generally develop sociopathy in childhood and are born with psychopathy. Although symptoms are lifelong. Culturally, there are very few serial killers at least who aren't white. Although that is not sociopaths and I couldn't say for sure...
Is sociopathy a crime?
Sociopathy, (or as it's officially called, ASPD) is a mental disorder charecterized by failure to conform to social norms, deception, impulsiveness, irritability and aggressiveness, reckless disregard for safety of self or others, irrisponsibilty, and most importantly a lack or remorse or empathy. Sociopathy in and of itself is not a crime, most sociopaths are able to live completely fine lives without commiting crimes or getting arrested. That being said, the symptoms of sociopathy, including those listed above, make it very easy to resort to crime, which is why such a large percentage of people in jail, (sometimes up to %50) are sociopaths.
Can you stop being a sociopath?
You can't. Sociopathy is a permanate mental disorder. Many people find that the symptoms decrease around the age of 40-50 but that is not always the case, and they never completely leave.
Are there different levels of sociopathy?
yes
Is sociopathy a dissociative disorder?
No. Dissociative disorders are basically when people can't remember something that they did, or feel as if they are not in control of themselves. People with sociopathy are aware of what they are doing and have done.
What is a Sociopathy?
Its the study of antisocial personality sisorder of a person.
What is the disorder for showing little or inappropriate emotion?
Sociopathy
What does it mean if someone is constantly lying?
Chronic lying is a sign of sociopathy.
Are compulsive liars also sociopaths?
Not necessarily. Compulsive lying can be a behavior associated with various mental health conditions or personality traits, including but not limited to sociopathy. Sociopathy, also known as antisocial personality disorder, involves a pattern of manipulative and deceitful behavior, among other characteristics. Compulsive lying on its own does not indicate sociopathy.
What life experiences make a sociopath?
There is a variety of circumstances that can contribute to sociopathy. Some people can experience trauma and still thrive socially. Others may be deeply affected by such experiences and become depressed, angry, addicted or suicidal adults. There are many cases where sociopaths have experienced no significant trauma at all. Sociopathy is often a personality trait that may or may not be related to life experiences. If a person has a predisposition for sociopathy, any type of trauma is enough to trigger maladaptive and antisocial behavior. Many times, childhood abuse (even emotional abuse) is associated with personality disorders and sociopathy.
What do you do when a child is involved and your in a relationship with a sociopath?
The short answer is get out, sociopathy cannot be cured. But see answer to the related question.
When a sociopath takes on another intimate relationship will he still go on lying?
Sociopathy is untreatable. They do not change.
