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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.

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