Psychopath Vs. Sociopath

[Darth Revan]

For the record I think psychopath characteristics are a little bullshit. A lot of people have those without turning to criminal behavior. It's more like the personality affects what kind of crime they do if they do crime, it doesn't make them a criminal!

I probably fit most of psychopath profile, but I am not a criminal. Of course as I get older I am much more prone to 'outbursts' but the difference is I can contain myself when I feel like it.

Psychopathy/Sociopathy might be related to criminality but it isn't a direct link. Some psychopaths and sociopaths may go their lives without ever committing a crime.

[Aviator]

Relax everyone. You only have a 1/100th chance of being a psychopath, and a 1/25th chance of being a sociopath.

So no matter how fucked up you think you are (and chances are, if you are on Apricity, you're probably one sick fuck), statistically you're not a psychopath or sociopath. (though the general demographic percentages of these personality profiles are probably higher on TA than in the general population)

But consider how many of both you have walked by (in theory.)

[Harley]

I was concerned in my late teens that my dissociation from my emotions would lead me to psychopathy.

My friends had commented many times at my lack of appropriate emotions. A girl had shut a hot oven door on my arm and it burned my skin. I didn't react.

I had a violent upbringing and was often challenged to shield my emotions or else. I had to practice having the correct emotions for a while and to be more open in expression.

Intent. Something snapped and I was able to cry again. Sometimes, I prefer the emotionless me, and sometimes, I am glad to be in control again.

[Sarmatian]

If you're inclined towards eugenics, yes, these people, when identifiable, are the most clear-cut case for being euthanised.

What a wasteful attitude. When you're building an empire there are always jobs that has to be done but they are so dirty/immoral nobody want's to even consider it. Any individual with lack of moral dilemma would be a gift from Heaven for you in such situation.

[Sarmatian]

Psychology psychiatry is still highly subjective and in its infancy at best, identification is the issue.

Assuming we are able to identify a genetic marker scientifically, where do we stop, and by what measure do we determine what is to be kept vs discarded?

Genetic science is useles in this area. Only neuroscience can solve the problem.

Human brain has been very well mapped already, the areas responsible for certain functions are all clearly identified. All we need at this stage is to increase resolution of scanners about 10 times and any neuroscientist will be able to identify a person incapable of empathy (potential psycho) in 10-15 minutes.

[Breedingvariety]

Psychopaths in movies: Amy Dunne "Gone Girl" (2014), Louis Bloom "Nightcrawler" (2014), the miniature killer "CSI".

[Also]

It seems to be better to be a psychopath than a sociopath.

educated & good career x uneducated & bad career
controlled behaviour, manipulative x erratic behaviour, impulsive

Mr. Brooks sounds exciting

[Darth Revan]

It seems to be better to be a psychopath than a sociopath.

educated & good career x uneducated & bad career
controlled behaviour, manipulative x erratic behaviour, impulsive

Yes. Same impression here.
Being in control (or master) of all the negative emotion, vs being subjected (or victim) to it.