Have you ever encountered a sociopath?

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47. There are different levels (or in psych-speak criteria)

So you could be dealing with someone who has 3 symptoms/criteria or all 7. And now they sneakily have added a subtype of psychopathy.

Here's a breakdown of the criteria:
1. Failure to conform to social norms: This includes repeated illegal acts, such as arrests for theft, assault, or other offenses. 

2. Deceitfulness: Characterized by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure. 

3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead: This manifests as acting without thinking, making rash decisions, and not considering the consequences. 

4. Irritability and aggressiveness: This involves repeated physical fights, assaults, or irritability that leads to aggressive behavior. 

5. Reckless disregard for safety: This refers to a lack of concern for the safety of oneself or others, engaging in risky behaviors without considering the potential harm. 

6. Consistent irresponsibility: This includes failure to maintain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations. 

7. Lack of remorse: Indifference to having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.


* Psychopathy as a Subtype of ASPD:
The DSM-5 includes ASPD as a diagnosis, and within that, some individuals display characteristics associated with psychopathy.