Compare And Contrast Psychopath And Sociopath

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Psychopath and Sociopath are so closely related that many don’t know they are different illness. Both psychopath and sociopath have similar illness but their factors are completely different. Study’s shows this may be a product of nature vs nurture. Secondly, Psychopath behavior is shown to be controlled while sociopath is shown to have uncontrollable behavior. Thirdly, there violence outburst is different, psychopath usually plan out their crimes while sociopaths are erratic and careless with their crimes. Fourthly, Psychopaths don’t feel any type emotion towards others but they can be in relationships when it comes beneficial to them. Sociopaths often don’t have relationships, they don’t become attached to others. Lastly, Psychopath are actually …show more content…

They are able to do things without thinking about it, therefore they can be irrational at times. In “10 ways to spot a sociopath” it says “Sociopaths tend to do bizarre, sometimes erratic things that most regular people wouldn’t do...their behavior often seems irrational or extremely risky.” Not only are they unpredictable, they can be dangerous to be around because of their carefree attitude. They can manipulate you into doing things you would never do. Psychopaths are strict when committing a crime. They plan there crime before they do it. Because they think there crimes through, they are hardly found about. In the article, “Psychopath vs sociopath” it says “tendency to participate in schemes and take calculated risks to minimize evidence or exposure.” People portray them to be very violent people but it is rare for them to do violent crimes. They tend to do smaller crimes but they can be serial killers. As they feel no guilt when doing the crime, although, when they do a big crime they can be undetected for a long …show more content…

They are said to be successful and have successful careers because there way of thinking is different than ours. Many may think they are not to have a successful live, but they are able to do this because their mind is able to think differently than others. In the eBook, "Psychopathy can be a way to succeed and even reach the highest echelons of the business, political and professional worlds." In other words, Their lack of empathy makes them able to succeed. Sociopaths are not very educated people because they are very rebellious people. In the article "Infographic Psychopath vs sociopath" it says "…Sociopath is often unable to keep a stable job. They tend to not have a job or not be able to keep a steady job. The behavior they have makes them not able to keep a job for very long periods of time is There reckless behavior holds them back from being responsible people and keeping a job for very long. Unlike psychopaths they are unwilling to have a job because of their lack of

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