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Most researchers tend to think that sociopaths are both. Someone may have a sociopathic parent and have a predisposition towards sociopathy, but they might be raised well by the other parent and be a well-adjusted person later on in life. Alternately, a child born to parents who had a history of responsibility, happiness, and empathy might experience a bad upbringing and become a sociopath. Personally, I believe that it's due more to environmental factors, but there are just as many who will argue that the cause is predominantly genetic. People don't really know everything that causes sociopathy.
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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 Sociopaths use religion?
In my experience, sociopaths use religion to manipulate others.
Can sociopaths cry?
Yes. Sociopaths lack empathy, not the ability to feel sorrow.
Are sociopaths posessed?
No. However, sociopaths have a mental disorder called ASPD, or anti-social personality disorder.
Are there cures for sociopaths?
No. They're hosed.
Why are sociopaths really tough?
No anxiety
Are sociopaths suicidall?
Are people suicidal?
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.
Do sociopaths live in a constant party mood?
No, infact most sociopaths dislike beign around other people. They find them annoying and stupid.
Are some sociopaths sadomacochists?
Many sociopaths are plain sadistic.The broader notion that most sadists and masochists 'switch' betweem the one and the other is problematical.Added (DF-04/09) - (speculative)From a physical perspective (as against emotional sadism and masochism) Many sociopaths are sadistic. Many sociopaths are also masochistic. This is not necessarily a case of switching between the two, but just another aspect and stems from a different perspective. Whereas sadism may stem from amusement at hurting others and a sense of power and control, many sociopaths describe a feeling of emptiness or even something described as "sociopathic pain". Sociopaths may then enage in masochism as "pain to kill pain." Of course, not all sadomasochists are sociopaths!
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.
