Are sociopaths just "angry losers"?

[msc545]

No, it's more complicated than that. First, as a Clinical Psychologist, we don't use the terms "sociopath" or "psychopath" anymore. They are both subsumed under the proper term "Anti-Social Personality Disorder" or ASPD.

Second, not all people with ASPD are "losers". Most CEO's at least have ASPD traits, if not the full disorder, as do many politicians, lawyers, and police. From a monetary standpoint, you can hardly call these people "losers".

The DSM V summarizes ASPD this way:

"Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a deeply ingrained and rigid dysfunctional thought process that focuses on social irresponsibility with exploitive, delinquent, and criminal behavior with no remorse. Disregard for and the violation of others' rights are common manifestations of this personality disorder, which displays symptoms that include failure to conform to the law, inability to sustain consistent employment, deception, manipulation for personal gain, and incapacity to form stable relationships."

I would add that people with ASPD have a marked lack of empathy as well and can be exceedingly dangerous. It is also important to note that ASPD cannot be treated successfully.

[0112358]

No. Some sociopaths are quite successful, though ones in treatment have repeatedly flamed out. Some are quite happy.

typically they have extremely low empathy and their brain is either low or insensitive to chemicals that make them feel excited. They literally crave terrible shit to actually feel woken up.

they’re literally -bored- more than anything.

[winterfox10]

Sometimes. Most of the time, sociopaths are terrifyingly ambitious and effective people who work their way up to positions of power. The people who get the most notoriety are the lunatics who can't keep their act straight

[zagor]

No, they generally have deep underlying psychological problems. People don't get that way because a girl turned them down.

[Giggltr0nn]

It's a legitimate condition, for the ones that aren't using the idea for attention, so no... they are mentally ill.

[legalboxers]

nope just losers who want a trophy for defending other losers, trophies like Red Hats..

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Is there a difference between a Harem and a Man Thot?

[DreamCatchcer]

Are refering to Trump?

I guess Hillary should be labelled a sociopath for sure.

[Gwenhwyfar]

No. They are not just angry losers.

[Juxtapose]

They literally just lack empathy.

[Snakeyes7]

Thats one way to put it i giess

[stuntbrain]

4 out of 5 psychiatrists agree

[Dchrls78104]

Or maybe entitled brats.

[aieeazumui]

Exactly that's so true.

[EV_olamigo_24]

where'd you get that from?

[CuriousMufuxka]

Wait, don't sociopaths pretend to care?

[Twalli]

It's a mental defect

[bklynbadboy1]

Hell yeah

[Lonelywolfxl]

Maybe yes