Psychopath vs. Sociopath: What’s The Difference?

The terms “psychopath” and “sociopath” are thrown around interchangeably these days, but there is a difference.

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What’s The Difference Between A Sociopath And A Psychopath? (Not Much, But One Might Kill You)
“Today, the terms “sociopath” and “psychopath” are used interchangeably — often as a nice way of avoiding “crazy” — yet in recent years the difference between “psychopath” and “sociopath” has become as widely pronounced as the scientific difference between shell shock and post-traumatic stress disorder, which is to say it’s massive.”

Psychopaths Might Have an Impaired Empathy Circuit
“When most of us imagine someone in pain, we feel uncomfortable and want to help.”

Neurological basis for lack of empathy in psychopaths
“When individuals with psychopathy imagine others in pain, brain areas necessary for feeling empathy and concern for others fail to become active and be connected to other important regions involved in affective processing and decision-making, reports a new study.”

Psychopaths' brains wired to seek rewards, no matter the consequences
“The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward at any cost, new research finds. The research uncovers the role of the brain's reward system in psychopathy and opens a new area of study for understanding what drives these individuals.”
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[jamesmcghie]

~In gaming
Sociopaths, the ones who steal your kills.
Psychopaths, the ones who steal your kills then kill you.

[coyoterx]

Since the Internet practically everyone is a sociopath. Just look at the comment section.

[barrackobama]

3 men get lost in the woods,
They later get found by a group on cannibals, the cannibal king tells the men if they complete some tasks they will live if they fail he will eat them.
"The first task is to find 10 of the same fruit" the king sends them on their way.
The first man returns with 10 apples. He asks the king " so what now?" The king tells the man to shove the fruit up his own ass without any expression, 1, 2 apples go in but on the 3rd he winces and so was killed, the 2nd man returns with 10 small berries, the king explains the task and the man feels confident in his choice of fruit. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 go in but on the 8th he bursts out laughing and is also killed.
The 1st and 2nd man reunite in heaven, the first man is confused and asks " why did you laugh you almost got away with it?"
The 2nd man replies "I saw the other guy coming with pineapples."

[devilscry]

A psychopath doesn't have a conscience. A sociopath knows what he's doing is wrong but does it anyway.

- Superstore

[LunatiqueRob]

In discussing sociopaths and psychopaths, it's important to also include narcissists, because there are a lot of overlaps in their behavior/mentality.

[chipmanly]

Everyone in the comments self diagnosing themselves smh

[Exachad]

The edgy kids thinking they're psychos in the comments section...

[misa]

psychopaths are born as psychopaths, sociopaths are made by society

[jasoncochran]

When near sociopaths, be wary. When near psychopaths, be running.

[AubreygirlGaming]

This comment section is probably full of edgy 12 year olds who claim they're "phycho XD"

[chickenpermission]

*Main difference:*

*Psychopath- Leafy*
*Sociopath- Jake Paul*

[shinydoritos]

Caution , this comment section is 100% Pure Cringe so be careful

[biggingeryeti]

Psychopaths are born, sociopaths are made. Sociopaths tend to be more impulsive, psychopathic tend to be more calculating. Psychopaths rationalize their behaviour (killing people could be putting them out of their misery), sociopaths know what they do is wrong, they just don't care, even if they have a motive. But hey, still better than no path, am I right?

[zero]

people are quick to label people as sociopath or psychopath. just because you don't care about certain subject don't make you a psychopath or sociopath

[Michael-gefn]

So many people thinking their special trying to get their comment the most likes by trashing on "self diagnosed people" who I don't see btw.

[darielgonzalez]

This is just one view of psychopathy/sociopathy. It's actually more complicated than that.

[Clancker]

Psychopath = Trevor Phillips
Sociopath = Michael de Santa

[livelovelife]

I say were all a bit crazy, when you get pushed to the brink you'll find out who you are.

[oppenheimer]

When people self-diagnose themselves sociopaths or psychopaths just to appear edgy, special, snowflake, etc. I feel that they are not a sociopath or psychopath, I mean, you want to look like a snowflake to other people, and so you really do care about how you appear to other people, otherwise you would keep your diagnosis to yourself. And if you tell other people about your self-diagnosis and flaunt it then you probably do care about self-image and society, and so you would retain the same moral compass society has.

[cozm]

What's the difference?... Ones my ex and the other is my mom!