What is a Sociopath?
When you say ‘sociopath’, most people think of serial killers or murderes. While it’s true that many serial killers are considered a sociopath, the other way around doesn’t necessary follow — that many sociopaths are serial killers since many of them can lead quite normal lives. The trait difference in someone labelled a sociopath is that the individual is lacking empathy — i.e. being able to identify with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another person. Hence they are able to manipulate and deceive convincingly without the slightest hesitation. It is very difficult for a sociopath to feel the same affection as others, so often, what they do is mimic the appropriate response for the appropriate time. This not only makes the sociopath seem ‘normal’ to everyone around them, it turns out to be a good survival mechanism for them. But just as it’s difficult for a sociopath to feel what others feel, it’s difficult for other people to feel what a sociopath must feel like.
A sociopath is a person who has antisocial personality disorder. The term sociopath is no longer used to describe this disorder. The sociopath is now described as someone with antisocial personality disorder. The main characteristic of a sociopath is a disregard for the rights of others. Sociopaths are also unable to conform to what society defines as a normal personality. Antisocial tendencies are a big part of the sociopath’s personality. This pattern usually comes into evidence around the age of 15. If it is not treated, it can develop into adulthood. Visible symptoms include physical aggression and the inability to hold down a steady job. The sociopath also finds it hard to sustain relationships and shows a lack of regret in his or her actions. A major personality behavior trait is the violation of the rights of others. This can appear as a disregard for the physical or sexual wellbeing of another. Although these symptoms are all present, they may not always be evident. Research ha
