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No, but most do.
Now, scientists know that the seemingly meaningless and frequent lies that the sociopath tells may not all be actual lies. Some are lies, particularly in sociopaths who have broken the law and are trying to charm or bully their way out of trouble.
But some -- especially impulsive-sounding bragging or announcements of lofty intent ("I'm gonna get out of this bugbox and write a best-selling novel, climb Mount Everest, and go work for NASA!") -- are not intended to deceive others so much as to tell them "I want to do something with my life!"
But, sadly, lacking the means and wherewithal to do this, the sociopath will undoubtedly end up in trouble all over again.
Sociopaths do very bad things. But branding them all "pure evil" isn't going to help anyone. It's just more hate.
I have commented elsewhere that the human brain is the greatest new frontier in many ways. (Although I certainly have no lack of interest in space.)
Sociopaths, along with other "hopeless cases" like people with Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, autism, and the schizophrenias, along with more common disorders such as depression and addiction, and so on, are a mystery, but scientists have a way of hammering away at mysteries until they unravel them, and they are well on their way to the core of this one.
If one says that sociopaths aren't worth helping, one rather misses the point, after all. The price the world pays for not being able to help these unhappy people is incalculable.
But it also shows the hopelessness that sociopaths/psychopaths and their behavior make many people feel, itself a mirror-image of the emptiness and meaninglessness that hide always within the psychopath.
To counter that hopelessness, please know these two incontrovertible points: (1)no, the sociopath who hurt you isn't genuinely happy; (2) yes, the massive population of sociopaths the world over will be able to be treated before long, and possibly the first threads of that are already starting now.
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What are chronic liars?
Someone who is always-consistantly lying.. Everything that comes out of their mouth is a lie. I would know, i dated one!!
Are there any famous serial killers who aren't psychopaths or sociopaths?
no most were all psychopaths or sociopaths but all of those who weren't were not famous. also the serial killers killed for a specific reason mostly related to a psychopathic or sociopaths disease.
Are shrewd business people sociopaths?
Sociopaths exist in all segments of society but being a shrewd business person does not make one a sociopath.
Can someone be a narcissist and a sociopath?
Narcissism & Sociopathy are on the same spectrum ALL Sociopaths are also Narcissists NOT all Narcissists are Sociopaths, though. The spectrum only runs one way.
Are narcissists and sociopaths mostly closeted gay people?
No, there is no evidence or research to suggest that narcissists and sociopaths are mostly closeted gay people. These personality traits are more related to a person's behavior, attitudes, and emotions, rather than their sexual orientation. It is important to avoid making assumptions or generalizations about individuals based on their sexual orientation.
Are there more gay sociopaths that straight sociopaths?
No, in fact, it's the opposite. There are many more straight sociopaths than gay ones.
How many sociopaths are there as in for eg 1 in 10 are sociopaths so if anyone could help then it would be deeply appreciated?
There are 1 in 100. Not all are serial killers but many are white collar sociopaths or psychopaths. These cheat people out of money, are dishonest, and don't think they are wrong in what they do.
Can sociopaths cry?
Yes. Sociopaths lack empathy, not the ability to feel sorrow.
How Sociopaths use religion?
In my experience, sociopaths use religion to manipulate others.
Can you have a mild case of being a sociopath?
Yes, and it can be argued that we are all sociopaths to some extent.
Are there any Autobots that are outright sociopaths?
No Megatron makes sure that he has all such personalities on his team.
Is it at all possible to be a narcissistic sociopath while suffering from Munchhausen's?
Yes, it is. Many sociopaths are narcissistic by nature (i.e. caring about themselves to an extreme). Munchausen's syndrome is related to narcissism, as it is focused on attention-getting. Most sociopaths do not have Munchausen's, but most people with Munchausen's are probably sociopaths (or at least narcissists).
