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**THE PSYCHOPATH vs THE SOCIOPATH**

Almost one in the same....

"THE PSYCHOPATH"..
...is callous, yet charming. He or she will con and manipulate others with charisma and intimidation and can effectively mimic feelings to present as "normal" to society. The psychopath is organized in their criminal thinking and behavior, and can maintain good emotional and physical control, displaying little to no emotional or autonomic arousal, even under situations that most would find threatening or horrifying. The psychopath is keenly aware that what he or she is doing is wrong, but does not care


-Conversely-
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"THE SOCIOPATH"...
...is less organized in his or her demeanor; he or she might be nervous, easily agitated, and quick to display anger. A sociopath is more likely to spontaneously act out in inappropriate ways without thinking through the consequences. Compared to the psychopath, the sociopath will not be able to move through society committing callous crimes as easily, as they can form attachments and often have 'normal temperaments.' . . ."


"Just so you know"
-Not the same-
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And, of course, let us not forget that the determination of assessing these aberrations should be left to the professional not to the layman. All of these traits are prevalent in most human beings.
Socram · M
@EugenieLaBorgia Certainly. Yes I agree. I'm simply identifying the differences between the two as many confuse them in accusations
@Socram Oh, yes! Absolutely, Socram - apologies!
Socram · M
@EugenieLaBorgia no worries