SOCIOPATHSPsychology Today also states that
sociopaths lack a conscience, so they will do anything to get what they want.
Was Charles Manson, who died aged 83, a psychopath or a
sociopath? The murder mastermind left a legacy of horror.
In explaining how
sociopaths operate, the authors have defined the
Sociopath Empath-Apath triad which show how
sociopaths enlist the help of others in order to play their abusive games.
However, based on his demonstrated actions and comments, Donald Trump, if subjected to a clinical diagnosis, would likely be determined to be a
sociopath.
Many
sociopaths are high functioning, meaning they can live normal lives and even accomplish extraordinary feats.
KILLER Barry McCarney showed signs of being a
sociopath two years before murdering Millie Martin.
Dr John Clarke said: "They don't suffer any guilt or remorse, or in fact they enjoy the suffering of other people." He explosively claimed that as many as 3% of adults are
sociopaths, but they PSYCHOPATHS are difficult to pick out because they are generally well-liked and competent.
The blog offer more example of well-known
sociopaths and advice for staying clear of manipulative people.
There are many different "types" of
sociopaths, but I am going to focus on recovery from the love, or romantic sociopath-predator relationship.
It started me wondering--as I'm sure it would most readers--whether I've come across any
sociopaths in my life, and I think it will have a lasting impact on the way I evaluate people's behavior.
Sociopaths can and do lie artfully and consistently to get what they want, which is basically wealth, ease and/or simply the pleasure of removing from you those things they wish they had and envy in you (such as true friends, self-respect, trust and faith).
After introductory discussions of primal fears, their place in culture and storytelling, and key considerations in writing complex, believable "bad guy" characters, Morrell explores a variety of character types and situations including unlikely protagonists, anti-heroes, dark heroes and bad boys, bullies and mischief makers, villains,
sociopaths, heroes versus villains, dangerous women, monsters, creatures, lost souls, and bad guys for younger readers.
