by A_Parker1. I can't really put my finger on an exact source, but it is pretty much a statistical fact that most "organized" SKs are (relatively)high-functioning S/P-paths and "disorganized" SKs are psychotic, paranoid or a combination of both.
I'm asking you to provide sources that back up your claims, which you still haven't done.
I absolutely agree with you, that it is a combination of factors, actually that's what I was asking about. Factors that add-up on top of S/P-pathy.
Those factors, in my opinion, include being raised in an unstable environment (most serial killers were abused as children), how he or she was treated by his/her peers while growing up, and the psychological affect these things had on the individual. There are certain disorders that can co-exist with sociopathy and psychopathy.
I would also consider what possible role genetics could be playing in the serial killer. One would question whether or not there is a history of mental health issues in the family.
2.To explain that I can give you an example of several friends/acquaintances of mine. Among them there are a couple of doctors (surgeons in particular), some "buisness people" and a bunch of military guys, all of whom are as sociopathic as it gets. Yet they manage to use their uhm..."mental condition" rather pro-socially.
You mean, they are law abiding citizens, well, at least as far as society is aware?
3. I don't think I'm sugar-coating it. Aspects being negative/positive are relative. That's a matter of perspective.
The negative traits I'm referring to are these:
Poor behavioral controls
Lack of realistic long-term goals
Impulsivity
Irresponsibility
I've had personal experience with the negative impact of those traits.