SOCIOPATHY

If an individual has three out of the seven characteristics then they can be considered a sociopath.

1. Failure to conform to social norms

2. Decietfulness, manipulativeness

3. Impulsivity, failure to plan ahead

4. Irritability, aggressivness

5. Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others

6. Consistent irresponsibilty

7. Lack of remorse after having hurt, mistreated or stolen from

another person~from The Sociopath Next Door 2005 by Martha Stout, Ph. D.

Additonal Characteristics Common Among Sociopahts

*superficial * lack of remorse/guilt

*lack of empathy *manipulative

*shallow emotions *poor behavior controls

*need for excitement *lack of responsibility

*early behavior problems *adult antisocial behavior

*egocentric *deceitful

*impulsive *charming/charismatic

*parasitic ~from Without Conscience 1993 by Robert Hart, Ph.D. and The Sociopath Next Door 2005 by Martha Stout, Ph.D.

Three Types of Sociopaths

1.Violent

2.Charming

3.Passive

Violent Sociopaths

•Offensive and defensive hostile

behavior

•Yearn for power

•Overcompensate for feelings of

inferiority with violence

~From Anti-Social Behavior 1999 by Benjamin B. Wolman, Ph.D.

Charming Sociopaths

*Selfish

*Overdemanding

*Manipulative

*Exploitive

*Lie, cheat, and take advantage

*Always find a way to justify actions

Ted Bundy~ from Anti-Social Behavior by Benjamin B. Wolman, Ph.D.

Passive Sociopaths

•Not Aggressive

•Do not actively assault others

•Are only concerned for themselves

•No sense of resposibility

•Not active criminals

•Enablers

~From Anti-Social Behavior 1999 by Benjamin B. Wolman, Ph.D.

What are the dangers of sociopathy?•Parasitic tendencies

• Latch on to another person and take whatever they can get

•No responsibility• They do not worry about others and do not feel they should have to

take care of themselves

•Manipulative• They are capable of convincing anyone to do anything• They know how to get their way

•Fear inferiority• They will go to any means to feel powerful

What type of people are Sociopaths?

Extreme1. Conmen 2. Murderers3. Rapists4. Cult Leaders

Everyday5. The person in the office willing to let others

take the fall for them6. People willing to manipulate to get what they

want7. People willing to sell out their friends and

family for their personal gain

Steps we should take for protectionAmericans as a whole need to be educated

1. Increased Media Coverage

2. Field Experts need to reach out

3. Credible magazines and newspapers should get the word

out

What YOU can do

1. Further educate yourself

2. Be selective of who you trust

3. Tell the important people in your

lives

4. Continue to be aware

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