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The Difference Between Sociopathy and Psychopathy.


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Since everyone gets confused and mixed up about the difference, and some believe theres no difference, here you go:   http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2015/02/12/differences-between-a-psychopath-vs-sociopath/

I trust Psych Central with my life to be honest.

 

 

Summary

Psychopathy and sociopathy are different cultural labels applied to the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. Up to 3 percent of the population may qualify for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. This disorder is more common among males and mostly seen in people with an alcohol or substance abuse problem, or in forensic settings such as prisons. Psychopaths tend to be more manipulative, can be seen by others as more charming, lead a semblance of a normal life, and minimize risk in criminal activities. Sociopaths tend to be more erratic, rage-prone, and unable to lead as much of a normal life. When sociopaths engage in criminal activity, they tend to do so in a reckless manner without regard to consequences.

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The Difference Between Sociopathy and Psychopathy.

...lol...Mmhmmm...well...imagine that...

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Why're you such a sarcastic little shit all the time lol

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The Difference Between Sociopathy and Psychopathy.

The fact that someone can exist in a gray area between psychopath and sociopath makes me feel like this might not be definitive enough. 

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The Difference Between Sociopathy and Psychopathy.

blanc stated: source post

Why're you such a sarcastic little shit all the time lol

Hmmm..it's kind of either/ or....lol...

I am much better than I used to be.....and other times worse...so...

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The Difference Between Sociopathy and Psychopathy.

Psychopaths tend to be more manipulative, can be seen by others as more charming, lead a semblance of a normal life, and minimize risk in criminal activities. Sociopaths tend to be more erratic, rage-prone, and unable to lead as much of a normal life.

 

lol some say the exact opposite. (psychopaths low functional, sociopaths highly functional)

some sources say it's a nature - psychopaths - vs nurture - sociopaths -  thing

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