GGPViper wrote:
Why is it that people insist on using the term "Sociopath"?
As far as I know, the terms currently being used in research are either
psychopath (in psychology) or
antisocial personality disorder (in psychiatry). I may be wrong, however, as I am neither a psychologist nor a psychiatrist myself.
BlueMax wrote:
You're one of the very, very few people who ever acknowledge being a sociopath - you have my respect for that. Please seek counseling/therapy for it... it's dangerous and hurts the people whose lives you interact with. As far as relationships go, either find someone who wants the same thing you do (and no more than that!) or don't do it at all.
Why? The current research in psychology suggests (although not conclusively) that such therapeutic measures might
increase antisocial behaviour. This research is predominantly based on incarcerated offenders, however, so it might depend on the context.
The two are so very closely related you could probably use either word and it'd be correct. A sociopath just emphasized more, the deep-set need for social manipulation. Sociopaths are masters of verbal argument and will often get their way because of it... unfortunately, they have ZERO consideration for anyone but themselves and don't give a #$^% about the fact they hurt every person they "interact" with.
Why should they care they got someone fired?
The move he pulled secured HIS job. Why should he care he gave some girl an STD?
HE got laid and feels better for a while. The counselor makes him mad because she said what he's doing is evil or wrong?
Well he's just gonna' screw with her head for fun and revenge!
Very, very, very few of these people ever consider the need to change because their way "works" for them... being a self-centered, greedy, manipulative jerkwad DOES get him what he wants... pretend friendships, fear disguised as respect, power over others and affection by trickery.
22 Sep 2012, 1:12 pm
