Sociopath Vs Psychopath

Through literary reading and time there has always been the misconception between the two words sociopath and psychopath. As people battle from a literal standpoint to define the words sociopath and psychopath for whatever reason; both terms always seem to share a common ground of being a personality disorder. There have been many assumptions about individuals who display sociopathic or psychopathic characteristics. Whether in life or in fiction these individuals are believed to be dark and menacing. In time, research has shown that these people are not always dark, mysterious killers hiding behind masks, but can be people of any stature in a community. This includes people of politics, school teachers, or even church members. According to Sociopathy, the word sociopath is defined as “a clinical condition marked by a pattern of disturbed interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral functioning.” In most cases, sociopaths display the same common characteristics. These characteristics include manipulation, dishonesty, lack of remorse, charm, and lack of control. Prime
Although, sociopaths and psychopaths share some of the same characteristics such as charm, manipulation, and remorselessness. There is a key element in the personality disorders that set them apart. The key element that sets these two disorders apart is the fact that sociopaths seem to have somewhat of a conscience, whereas psychopaths shows little to no conscience. In other words, psychopaths seem to have no problem causing harm to others. In most cases, psychopaths are viewed as criminals, this isn’t always the case. Research shows that psychopathic behavior can be shown in homes and even the work place. For example, a supervisor may show psychopathic traits in a workplace by making unfair demands, verbally attacking coworkers, and outwardly rude