Psychopath VS Sociopath - What’s the Difference?

Sociopaths are often called psychopaths and vice versa but there are differences between a psychopath and a sociopath.

What is a Sociopath?

A sociopath is actually a person with antisocial personality disorder.

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 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

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.

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.

Psychopaths appear to have no concern whatsoever of the consequences, while a sociopath may learn to avoid consequences over time by reducing antisocial behavior.

This is a very basic video on the difference between Psychopaths and Sociopaths.

Would you like to learn more about them?

Let us know in the comments!

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[Mynti_Dragon]

Nice video. As for the question, yeah would definitely like to learn more, it’s definitely an interesting one to look into.

[frankfarmer]

People mistaking me for being a sociopath but in reality I'm just indifferent, impatient, and intolerant.

[scarletwitch]

Thank you I finally have it clear now!

[mjstory]

Great video. Glad I know the difference now

[farfetched]

Ppl have been calling me a psychopath for eons...I don't fit the bill none of the characteristics describes me....what a bunch of quacks....lol

[unleashingpotential-psycho]

Psychopaths suck the life out of people T_T

[powerslave]

So the difference btw the two is just in the severity of the symptoms then.

[ghostpirate]

The thumbnail makes no sense sociopaths cannot control there emotions psychopaths are calm cuz they don’t really have the emotion

[jamesp.collins]

{ PSYCHOPATHS MAKE INSIPID FAKE DOCUMENTARIES LIKE THIS! }