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Sociopath traits: Sociopath characteristics and realtionships with sociopaths
By admin | April 28, 2008
You might have some sociopath traits. If not you, somebody you know might displaying some sociopath characteristics. You might even be in a relationship with a sociopath. How can I dare to say that?
It is actually very simple. Being a sociopath and having at least some sociopath traits is much more common that you may ever think, more common then anorexia.
It is estimated that 4% of population are sociopaths.
Before you start ringing those alarms and checking everyone around you for sociopath traits understand that a small portion of people who have some sociopath characteristics will ever commit a violent crime. For a moment just try to think about sociopaths without Hannibal Lecter on your mind.
I know that’s hard.
So who are they?
They are usually normal people just like me. Normal on the “outside”. So normal that you might even work for one, you might even be in a relationship with a sociopath. So what is the difference?
The difference is in the way they perceive reality and deal with feelings.
You should read the list of sociopath traits and characteristics to gain insight in the world of sociopaths.
3 Sociopath traits you must know
Lack of empathy
This sociopath trait is the one that differentiates sociopath the most. Often they will try to seem emphatic or act empathic but sociopaths never feel it. Not even a single “drop” of empathy. Also, this sociopath characteristic is perhaps most difficult to spot, as social norms do not require frequent displays of empathy. Crying during a movie is not something we usually do even if we feel like crying.
Emotional shallowness
This is another of those sociopath characteristics that are hard to spot at first glance. But there is a way to uncover this trait. Sociopaths tend to use emotional outbursts to their own advantage when manipulating ones they interact with, or should I say their victims. You can spot this sociopath characteristic by observing their behavioral patterns. This would require you to be in some kind of a relationship with a sociopath.
Manipulation
Manipulation as one of sociopath traits is closely tied with their view of the world and their place in that world. Sociopaths view the world differently. Other people are not subjects of their experience but rather objects. They play with other people as if other people are toys. They lie. They are prepared to undertake well structured plans to manipulate their victims. The ones that are at most risk are the ones in a relationship with a sociopath.
These sociopath characteristics are the most important ones, but there are many more. It’s very important to pay attention to somebody’s behavior in order to spot these most important sociopath behavioral traits.
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