Cryowolf wrote:
Even though this was created by a troll, it's still an interesting discussion to be had.
Sociopaths are created, and psychopaths are born. So it isn't entirely incorrect that people with Asperger could be sociopaths, but it is inaccurate to assume that all people with Asperger are sociopaths.
Sociopathy comes from life experience and how it shapes your mind, while psychopathy is a disorder you're born with. It's still very similar to sociopathy but an actual genetic disorder. I could be wrong, but that's what I've read ^^
I don't consider myself a sociopath though, but I have trouble with empathy and I often don't really care about other peoples opinions unless they involve myself or something I'm interested in.
I've read that sociopaths are born too, actually. In addition, nearly all people who will be eventually recognized as sociopaths engaged in some form of cruelty to animals by age three.