Sociology has been in the process of being studied for years. It is uncertain why people are just diagnosed as a “sociopath”. Why does this happen? Are these people different from everyone else? Well to answer that, the answer is no. They are normal people just like everyone else who just happen to think differently than others at times. Sociopaths have the ability to somewhat control their thoughts, because they are not crazy, just harmed.
A sociopath is a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in severe antisocial attitudes, behavior and with a lack of conscience. The term sociopath is no longer used to describe this disorder. It is now described as someone with an antisocial personality disorder but there is no term used for it. In the dictionary, a sociopath is scripted as someone who is not mentally ill and can make their own decisions. “Sociopaths cannot love, by definition they do not have higher values, and they almost never feel comfortable in their own skins. They are loveless, amoral, and chronically bored, even the few who become rich and powerful.” (The sociopath next door). At times they just have thoughts that can go overboard.
When people have thoughts they can’t control, it can definitely drive them to do something that is not a very smart thing to do. But when that happens, these people are described as a psychopath. So what are the differences between sociopaths and psychopaths? Well, normally psychopaths are referred to when a person crosses the criminal line and they are “born with temperamental differences such as impulsivity, cortical under arousal, and fearlessness that lead them to risk-seeking behavior and an inability to internalize social norms.” (www.diffen.co...
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...hey can’t help it, therefore the drugs are taken to help maintain how they feel. Although for each patient the treatment is different because it is therapy. Some people are treated for, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and psychotherapy. The hardest part to treating these people is that they don’t believe they have a problem.
What is in store for sociopaths in the future? There has not been much talk as in how to help sociopaths and or cure unstable people, but it is known that there will be studies on stronger medication to reduce APD and other disorders like it. Fortunately, if they find a curable drug to help these disorders there won’t have to be therapy treatments anymore because APD will be cured.
In conclusion, sociopaths are just like everyday people. They have the ability to somewhat control their thoughts, because they are not crazy, just harmed.
The psychopath know the reasons behind acting a certain way and just don't think about the consequences. Even in the DSM-IV clear definitions of a psychopath doe not exist but the closes to diagnose is anti-social personality disorder. Dr. Hare instead developed the Psychopathy Checklist for people to diagnose psychopathy. The first part of the Psychopathy Checklist looks at the emotional and interpersonal traits of the disorder(Hare, 1993). Some of the emotional qualities that the clinician would look for is as followed: glib/superficial, egocentric/grandiose and lack of empathy.
...not function without an element of ruthlessness and a need to win. Could any capitalist be called a sociopath? In my opinion I believe that while this non-fiction novel does enlighten us to some degree on the nature and behaviors of sociopaths, it is not a myopic and in depth study worth putting any faith-based investments into. Also, it fails to answer a major and simple question: what does the future hold for these ‘monsters’? Will the population of sociopaths increase exponentially, until it is they who must destroy us for being the minority? Or are their numbers diminishing due to social awareness about this condition? Is sociopathy purely biological in nature or does this personality disorder also stem from personal experience or otherwise? In short, this book raises more questions that in answers, resulting in a disappointing and unfulfilled search for truth.
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.
Sociopaths are prevalent among society, and some researchers, like Martha Stout, claim that one out of every twenty-five people is a sociopath. However, this statistic is incorrect. This statistic is based on the assumption that sociopaths and psychopaths are the same people—which is untrue. While the sociopathic and psychopathic traits overlap, sociopaths differ in that they are obviously nervous and agitated, unable to create the illusions that psychopaths are so proud of. They live on the fringes of society, uneducated and unable to keep a steady job. Psychopaths, unlike sociopaths, are suave and able to maintain an illusion of conformity and maintain relationships on a superficial level. Both, however, are dominantly male, tend to disregard the rights and social mores of others, and have a tendency display violent and disruptive outbursts without remorse. Unlike psychopaths, who completely lack remorse and the ability to love, sociopaths may attach themselves to certain people, though they still remain contemptuous of the rest of humanity (7).
Antisocial attitudes and lack of conscience are the main aspects that define the notorious term, sociopath. This personality disorder may lead to nefarious people, but not all sociopaths are criminals or ensuing criminals. One woman, by the name of M. E. Thomas, is a prime example of a fully functioning sociopath in the real world. She works as a successful law professor and hosts her family and friends; however, she still has the same tendencies as those who share the same condition yet are in prison.
It stems from an underlying sense of rage. Sociopaths feel deeply angry and resentful underneath their often-charming exterior, and this rage fuels their sense that they have the right to act out in whichever way they happen to choose at the time. Everything is up for grabs with sociopaths and nothing is off limits. Meyers - "The 'Meyers'"
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a sociopath as someone who behaves in a dangerous or violent way towards other people and does not feel guilty about such behavior. Sociopaths lack a conscience that allows people to decipher between right and wrong. In A Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe, the narrator, Montresor, is believed to be a sociopath by many. He kills his friend, Fortunado, after he literally adds insult to a thousand of injuries. Though what the insult was and the previous injuries were never revealed to the reader, it could be assumed that Montresor probably overreacted to the Fortunado’s insult. But in order to answer this question the evaluation upon his motivation, strategy, and Montresor’s feeling and emotion towards
...e to murder over a period of time frequently show sociopath tendencies. Serial killer's have little self-esteem and a sociopath's inability to feel other people's pain or sorrow for any wrongful acts that they have committed (Casey, p. 80).
Some of the criteria that a sociopath is required to meet are the outright display of more than three symptoms of antisocial personality
Sociopathy is an informal term used to describe antisocial behavior. According to The Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), sociopathy is closely represented by Antisocial Personality Disorder. When the term “antisocial behavior” is used, it usually is not talking about someone who does not want to hang out with a friend or go somewhere with their family. It is associated with an individual who has no interest in having relationships with people. They can form
Sociopaths are people with a major personality disorder and they possess sociopathic characteristics of being tremendously antisocial and they have no conscience. They react on impulses and they usually fail to plan ahead. Sometimes a sociopath often believes that they are doing nothing wrong or when they are do terrible things they believe that they’re doing something that’s good or acceptable. This definition may fall a bit short because of the simple fact that one will truly never understand what a sociopath really is, or what they think, unless you’re one yourself. This is because of the many characteristics that a sociopath have. Not all sociopaths are good people, but the same thing could be said that, not all sociopaths are bad people.
Symptoms include failure to conform to law, failure to sustain consistent employment, manipulation of others for personal gain, deception of others, and failure to develop stable interpersonal relationships” (Black 309). Because of their antisocial personality, they see no other way of communicating with others without using manipulation or lying. Most traits of psychopaths and sociopaths can be directly linked to their inability to see the world as the average person would. Without being capable to effortlessly live their life as the average person, they turn to what seems right to them, which is often manipulation, deceit, and portraying physical
What is a psychopath? What type of person can be characterized by this and how do they come to be? But first, before we can answer these questions, we must first know what a psychopath is. Psychopaths are people suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviors; clinically it is a person who has a lack of what we would consider a conscience. Psychopaths are seen to suffer from a lack of empathy because of psychological, genetic and environmental factors.
Antisocial Personality Disorder, also informally known as psychopathy/sociopathy, is a disorder where people elicit manipulative behaviors and lack morals. This includes disregard for rules, violence, superficial charm, promiscuity, a superiority complex, and difficulty forming attachments. This is said to be caused by genetics as well as modeling, or watching other people perform this kind of behavior. 3.3% of Americans are diagnosed with Antisocial Personality disorder. It’s 70% more common in males than females and is seen greatly in
Depictions of psychopaths today have become exaggerated based off of what you see in movies and films. The psychopaths in movies are believed to be dangerous or have an anti-social personality disorder. Not all psychopaths can be defined in that manner. Psychopaths are identified as people who are emotionally unstable. They are ultimately suffering from a chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior. There have been studies ultimately wondering if a psychopath is born, or is it raised? Genetics and environment combine to produce conditions that create psychopathology. By paying attention to environmental variables we can potentially reduce the amount of people who become dangerous psychopaths.