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    Psychopaths and sociopaths share some traits like lack of empathy and guilt, but psychopathy is considered a more severe form. While sociopaths can form bonds, psychopaths cannot. Sociopaths may feel guilt over harming those close to them, whereas psychopaths feel no remorse. Psychopaths are often charismatic and able to mimic emotions to blend in, while sociopaths are more likely to act rashly without thinking. About 93% of psychopaths end up in the criminal justice system due to their inability to consider consequences.

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    Sociopaths Vs Psychopaths

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    Psychopaths and sociopaths share some traits like lack of empathy and guilt, but psychopathy is considered a more severe form. While sociopaths can form bonds, psychopaths cannot. Sociopaths may feel guilt over harming those close to them, whereas psychopaths feel no remorse. Psychopaths are often charismatic and able to mimic emotions to blend in, while sociopaths are more likely to act rashly without thinking. About 93% of psychopaths end up in the criminal justice system due to their inability to consider consequences.

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    Psychopaths and sociopaths share some traits like lack of empathy and guilt, but psychopathy is considered a more severe form. While sociopaths can form bonds, psychopaths cannot. Sociopaths may feel guilt over harming those close to them, whereas psychopaths feel no remorse. Psychopaths are often charismatic and able to mimic emotions to blend in, while sociopaths are more likely to act rashly without thinking. About 93% of psychopaths end up in the criminal justice system due to their inability to consider consequences.

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    Psychopaths and sociopaths share some traits like lack of empathy and guilt, but psychopathy is considered a more severe form. While sociopaths can form bonds, psychopaths cannot. Sociopaths may feel guilt over harming those close to them, whereas psychopaths feel no remorse. Psychopaths are often charismatic and able to mimic emotions to blend in, while sociopaths are more likely to act rashly without thinking. About 93% of psychopaths end up in the criminal justice system due to their inability to consider consequences.

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    Sociopaths VS Psychopaths

    Sociopaths are often called psychopaths and vice versa but there are differences between a psychopath
    and a sociopath. Psychopaths, for example, are far more likely to get in trouble with the law while
    sociopaths are much more likely to blend in with society. And while sociopaths and psychopaths do
    share some traits, sociopathy (antisocial personality disorder) is generally considered less severe than
    psychopathy.

    What is a Sociopath?
    A sociopath is actually a person with antisocial personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is
    defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the book which contains the
    diagnostic criteria for mental illnesses) as a cluster B personality disorder (those that are dramatic or
    emotional).

    While sociopathy can only be diagnosed at the age of 18 or above, the following must be present before
    the age of 15 for the diagnosis:

    Repeated violations of the law


    Pervasive lying and deception
    Physical aggressiveness
    Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others
    Consistent irresponsibility in work and family environments
    Lack of remorse
    Psychopath vs. Sociopath
    Psychopathy can be thought of as a more severe form of sociopathy with more symptoms. Therefore, all
    psychopaths are sociopaths but sociopaths are not necessarily psychopaths.

    According to the Society for the Study of Psychopathy, psychopath traits include:

    Lack of guilt/remorse
    Lack of empathy
    Lack of deep emotional attachments
    Narcissism
    Superficial charm
    Dishonesty
    Manipulativeness
    Reckless risk-taking
    Moreover, approximately 93% of psychopaths are in the criminal justice system.

    Additional psychopath traits have been identified and more on these can be found in the article, Does a
    Psychopath Test Exist? Diagnosing the Psychopath.

    The Difference Between a Psychopath and Sociopath


    While the traits of each may seem similar, it is thought that sociopaths have a less severe form of lack of
    empathy and lack of guilt. It is thought that sociopaths may be able to form some deep bonds (such as,
    possibly, with family) while a psychopath cannot (Can Psychopaths Love, Cry and Experience Joy?).
    Moreover, while a sociopath would feel no guilt about hurting a stranger, they may feel guilt and
    remorse over hurting someone with which they share a bond. Additionally, it appears that some of the
    very antisocial behavior in sociopaths lessens over time while this cannot be said of psychopaths (How
    To Recognize and Identify Psychopathic Behavior). Psychopaths appear to have no concern whatsoever
    of the consequences, while a sociopath may learn to avoid consequences over time by reducing
    antisocial behavior.

    Finally, the presentation of one with psychopathy or sociopathy differs. According to Kelly McAleer,
    Psy.D,

    "The psychopath is callous, yet charming. He or she will con and manipulate others with charisma and
    intimidation and can effectively mimic feelings to present as "normal" to society. The psychopath is
    organized in their criminal thinking and behavior, and can maintain good emotional and physical control,
    displaying little to no emotional or autonomic arousal, even under situations that most would find
    threatening or horrifying. The psychopath is keenly aware that what he or she is doing is wrong, but
    does not care.

    "Conversely, the sociopath is less organized in his or her demeanor; he or she might be nervous, easily
    agitated, and quick to display anger. A sociopath is more likely to spontaneously act out in inappropriate
    ways without thinking through the consequences. Compared to the psychopath, the sociopath will not
    be able to move through society committing callous crimes as easily, as they can form attachments and
    often have 'normal temperaments.' . . ."

    Both psychopaths and sociopaths are capable of committing horrific crimes, but a sociopath is less likely
    to commit them against those with whom there is a bond.

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