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Sociopath vs. Narcissist: Key Differences

In your lifetime, you’re statistically quite likely to meet at least one sociopath and a few narcissists. The rates for sociopathic and narcissistic behavior are surprisingly...

Measuring Sociopathy: How a Quiz Can Help

Sociopathic tendencies are much more common in people than you might think. In fact, one in every 26 adults in the United States displays sociopathic tendencies or patterns...

Are You a Sociopath?

A recent survey of the American population, coupled with data from mental health experts around the country, shows that almost 4% of the US population – or about one in every ...

Spotting Sociopathy: Traits and Examples

You don’t have to look far or wide to find an example of a TV show, movie, or even a song that features a character or theme that’s a sociopath. Society is obsessed with...

Defining Sociopathy: A Comprehensive Look

There are a lot of misconceptions about sociopathy and what it actually is. As with the media depictions of any mental health disorder or condition, movies and television don’t...

Narcissistic Sociopath: A Comprehensive Guide

More often than not, people approach decision-making by aligning their choices with a moral code. Many of us agree that stealing, lying, and manipulating others is morally...

Sociopath Red Flags

Most people automatically think of a lunatic serial killer when they hear the word sociopath, but most sociopaths lead normal lives. However, this is not to say they are easy to...

Sociopathy Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In the United States, about one in every 26 adults exhibits some kind of sociopathic tendencies. This means that, in your day to day life, it’s highly probable that you’ve...

Traits of a High-Functioning Sociopath

Many of us make mistakes throughout our life. We hurt people we don't want to hurt, we yell at people when we're angry, and we make bad decisions -- sometimes due to peer...

Psychopath or Sociopath? Understanding the Distinctions

The terms “psychopath” and “sociopath” are used a lot in today’s popular culture. There are tons of references to these psychological illnesses in TV shows, movies, and even...

Recognizing a Sociopath: Key Indicators

You may have heard the term sociopath on television or even on the news. Also known as an antisocial personality disorder, most of the time, it refers to someone who has...