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According to this book, it's 1 in 25.JohnG@lt wrote:
Number is wrong. "It is estimated that one percent of the general population are psychopaths." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociopath
Hmmmmmmm, better see the difinition you are using before I agree with youandrooz wrote:
probably lowing or atg
Yellowman03 wrote:
Fm
no i was just playing. i think youre one of the more rational and decent members on this forum. atgs cool too.lowing wrote:
Hmmmmmmm, better see the difinition you are using before I agree with youandrooz wrote:
probably lowing or atg
Well, everyone has limits to their empathy. A sociopath literally cannot empathize at all.mtb0minime wrote:
^ In that case, I am likely one of the 1/25. There are times when I can and will empathize with others, but most of the time I just think, "Well you're a fucking idiot and you deserved it you dumbass."
OH FUCK I'VE BEEN DISCOVEREDMarlo Stanfield wrote:
According to psychologist. Do you know any sociopaths or suspect anyone of being one?
This forum has nearly 50 active members and they say it's usually the people you least suspect so I would guess maybe M.O.A.B. or maybe Spark.
I somehow doubt a sociopath would admit to it.HollisHurlbut wrote:
In all seriousness, I'd say I could quite well be slightly sociopathic.
i don't know about that... most sociopaths don't give a fuck about other people's opinions so will happily admit to screwing everyone over, which is basically what sociopathy isMarlo Stanfield wrote:
I somehow doubt a sociopath would admit to it.HollisHurlbut wrote:
In all seriousness, I'd say I could quite well be slightly sociopathic.
in any caseWreckognize wrote:
more like 1 in 25 people fit into one psychologist's convoluted, vague, ill-defined definition of sociopath.
Hit three of those and you're crazy. They seem very open and easy to drga someone into.A) There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and the rights of others occurring since the age of 15, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:
1. failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest;
2. deceitfulness, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure;
3. impulsivity or failure to plan ahead;
4. irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults;
5. reckless disregard for safety of self or others;
6. consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations;
7. lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
B) The individual is at least 18 years of age.
C) There is evidence of Conduct disorder with onset before age 15.
D) The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or a manic episode.
I would think an person who enjoys screwing people could keep it a secret just so that it would be easier to screw people over. Nobody wants to hang out with the self proclaimed lunatic. Also if they don't care what you think, why bother to tell you anything? Pretty much why I'm amazed with the concept, anyone could be one and you would never know.Spark wrote:
i don't know about that... most sociopaths don't give a fuck about other people's opinions so will happily admit to screwing everyone over, which is basically what sociopathy isMarlo Stanfield wrote:
I somehow doubt a sociopath would admit to it.HollisHurlbut wrote:
In all seriousness, I'd say I could quite well be slightly sociopathic.
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by this definition lowing for sure.Turquoise wrote:
Sociopaths are different from psychopaths... Sociopaths are people who don't empathize with others -- not out of a lack of interest, but out of a lack of ability.
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Maybe you should look back over your own posts.Marlo Stanfield wrote:
According to psychologist. Do you know any sociopaths or suspect anyone of being one?
This forum has nearly 50 active members and they say it's usually the people you least suspect so I would guess maybe M.O.A.B. or maybe Spark.
Nope, I have the ability, I just don't have the interest.ruisleipa wrote:
by this definition lowing for sure.Turquoise wrote:
Sociopaths are different from psychopaths... Sociopaths are people who don't empathize with others -- not out of a lack of interest, but out of a lack of ability.
you know, in reality these's no 100% sociopaths, like there's no 100% cases of any other personality disorder. they aren't completely unable to "feel" it - it's all relative and usually circumstantial. for example, i'm pretty sure my behavior around others could be considered sociopathic at times, but i also realy enjoy being delicate and helpful - and not because of any hidden agenda, but just "for the heck of it".Turquoise wrote:
Well, everyone has limits to their empathy. A sociopath literally cannot empathize at all.mtb0minime wrote:
^ In that case, I am likely one of the 1/25. There are times when I can and will empathize with others, but most of the time I just think, "Well you're a fucking idiot and you deserved it you dumbass."
Now, one can still understand the concept, but he/she will be completely unable to "feel" it.
100% lowing, Even though the OP is obviously lowings second account.androoz wrote:
probably lowing
Already explained how I don't fit the definition, and no, it is not my second account. I have no need for a second account. Anything I have to say, I will say under this account.LostFate wrote:
100% lowing, Even though the OP is obviously lowings second account.androoz wrote:
probably lowing
