Are You Psychopath or Sociopath? Or Scared to Find Out?

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By: Denis Priesnov
Updated: 9 months ago
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Sociopath 

  • hot-headed 
  • doesn’t care how others feel 
  • has difficulties maintaining a long-term career and relationships 
  • irritable and impulsive 

Psychopath 

  • learns to imitate emotions and empathy 
  • is exceptionally good at lying 
  • a calm, calculating manipulator 
  • by pretending, can have a successful career 
These are the main differences between a sociopath and a psychopath, according to a mental health expert, Dr. Ramani. There is a thin line between the two terms as they are a part of the same complex antisocial personality disorder. Dr. Ramani also draws one interesting line between the two. She mentions that psychopaths are born, sociopaths are made (by the conditions when growing up and people around them.) If your family members have a history of antisocial personality disorder, your chances are heightened as well. Whether it be a direct genetic ancestry or simply growing up with the person, you may be affected either way. We'll look for the signs in this Psychopath and Sociopath quiz

How Does the Brain Work? 

 
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The experts have proven that you can detect psychopathy through a brain scan. The areas that light up during the regular empathetic reaction remain dormant in these people. It was also proven that they could be induced artificially, but the natural response is absent. There is even a case of Dr. James Fallon, a neuroscientist, who discovered his ASPD through a brain scan. Upon going through various anonymous brain scans of psychopaths, he found himself wrongly placed in the batch. It fit the pattern perfectly. Professional psychiatrists and neurologists can identify psychiatry at an early age. Sometimes, as early as three years old. The question of how to proceed remains a highly complicated one at best. There is no treatment for ASPD, and many doctors believe that you cannot change who the person is fundamentally. Other professionals believe that the earlier you identify the problem, the more you can impact a child. While you cannot be cured of ASPD, certain therapy techniques can improve the quality of life for such people. 

Social Stigma 

 
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The media portrays psychopaths as violent killers all the time. As a result, people are sure that ASPD means that a person is prone to physical harm and should be avoided at all costs. In reality, most people with ASPD, both psychopaths, and sociopaths, are not physically violent. Yes, sociopaths are more hot-headed, but it is far-fetched to deem them all killers. Yes, many serial killers are psychopaths, but not many psychopaths are serial killers. You see what psychiatrists tell us, right? Being in a relationship with a person with ASPD is a hard task and may not be for you, though. If you suspect that your significant other should be diagnosed with it, consult a professional. Do not suffer in your relationships. Probably, confronting them one-on-one may not be the best idea. First, consult a specialist. If you are interested in the mental health and capabilities of people, I suggest Am I Depressed Quiz.   

Are You Psychopath or Sociopath? Or Scared to Find Out? Questions

psychopath vs sociopath test If you could skydive right now, would you?
  • without a doubt

  • yes, this is my dream

  • I'll have to think about it

  • no way

psychopath quiz How often do you do risky stuff?
  • all the time

  • very often

  • on occasion

  • rarely

psychopath quiz Does your partner know your long-term acquaintances?
  • no, I keep them away

  • only a few "safe" ones

  • yes

psychopath quiz Did you have behavioral troubles as a child?
  • yes

  • no

am i a sociopath or psychopath quiz Do you feel remorse after doing something bad?
  • I do nothing bad

  • not really

  • on occasion

  • yes, almost always

am i a sociopath or psychopath quiz Do you have narcissistic tendencies?
  • yes, often

  • yes, but I know that's bad

  • not at all

am i a sociopath or psychopath quiz Do easily make friends?
  • yes

  • no, but I am the best friend to the existent ones

  • only when they are useful to me

  • no

am i a sociopath or psychopath quiz When you make a decision, do you stop to think how it will impact others?
  • no, I don't care

  • I think about how it will impact others but choose personal gain nevertheless

  • yes, I usually think about it

sociopath test As a child, did you run away from home?
  • yes, often

  • never

  • only once or twice

sociopath test Have you ever had long-term relationships?
  • yes

  • no

  • I'm in one right now

sociopath test What would you do to get power and influence?
  • everything possible

  • and even further

  • the best I can do following my morals and laws

sociopath test Can you browse cute animal videos for hours?
  • easily

  • not hours, but I enjoy them

  • no

sociopath test Can you lie masterfully?
  • yes, I'm an expert

  • I'm good enough

  • no, I'm terrible

sociopath test Have you been diagnosed with a conduct disorder as a child?
  • yes

  • no

sociopath quiz Are you cold-hearted or hot-headed?
  • cold-hearted

  • hot-headed

  • neaither, I'm all balance

sociopath quiz Choose a color
  • black

  • red

  • white

sociopath quiz Can you be cruel to animals without remorse?
  • yes

  • no

sociopath quiz Have you ever stabbed your "friend" in the back?
  • yes, and I would do it again

  • yes, it was the optimal thing to do

  • I had no other choice

  • no

psychopath vs sociopath test Are you egocentric?
  • probably

  • definitely no

  • I can be at times

psychopath vs sociopath test In relationship, do you seek love or personal gain?
  • love

  • gain

psychopath vs sociopath test Do you really think you have the disorder?
  • yes

  • no

  • maybe

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