Question 1

what is the definition of a psychopath?

Accepted Answer

Complex : Complex question to answer briefly.  Lack of conscience/guilt and  manipulation of others, are hallmark features.  Many are charming.  Psychopaths can be violent but the majority are not.

Question 2

what is the medical definition of a psychopath?

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No conscience: Little to no conscience or sense of right and wrong, inability to empathize with others, a tendency to objectify people around them, longstanding pre-adolescent troubles with authority figures and the law, an in difference to social mores, impulsivity, manipulates others,and cruelty to people and animals that goes back to childhood,.

Question 3

my brother has been a psychopath for over 7 years,his medications make him balanced for a while but his not cured;he thinks alot till he falls apart.

Accepted Answer

If he truly is a pay: If the diagnosis is correct he needs continued therapy. The medications will not cure or even be of great benefit. Therapy is what he needs

Question 4

how are psychopath and sociopath different?

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Sociopath/Psychopath: are basically the same disorder.  Sociopath is a newer term for psychopath.  Some people debate slight differences but the terms refer to complete disregard for the feelings and rights of others.  It's as if the person is born w/out a conscience.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

whats worse: being a psychopath or antisocial?

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Morality and Mental.: Both of these conditions can be dangerous and hard to experience.

I would not wish either on any one. 

However getting good mental health care is vital. Being honest with ones self and being willing to accept counsel and treatment is vital to living healthily.

Good question.

Question 6

i think i may potentially be a psychopath or sociopath. what do i do?

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Seek help: You could start with your PCP or a psychologist -you need a full evaluation and appropriate ongoing f/u -to address your concerns

Question 7

could a person be a narcissistic psychopath? i know someone that fits perfectly! scary!

Accepted Answer

Yes !,: Personality traits and not disorders can be observed  and seen in people on daily basis, so someone may show some traits of narcissism or psychopathy or both. However, making a diagnosis of a personality disorder along these lines, requires careful assessment and sometimes follow up over time  before that judgment can be made.

Question 8

psychopath traits genetic as in passed down from grandpa the jd?

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Not usually: While many personality traits and both major psychiatric diagnoses (schizophreniz and bipolar disorder) are often mainly genetic, psychopathic behavior traits are usually  produced by traumatic experiences, often multiple and/or recurrent that happen during key developmental periods during early, often pre-school years. There may also have been events or exposure to agents leke drugaalcohol, even.

Question 9

how do a sociopath and a psychopath differ?

Accepted Answer

Overlapping terms: The two terms are often used synonymously. There is disagreement about the differences between the two terms and there is also difference of opinion regarding how to best measure psychopathy and whether there is a spectrum of psychopathic behavior and symptoms. Essentially, both are conditions where there is poor behavioral control, illegal behavior and a lack of remorse for hurting others.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a psychopath that doctors will help?

Accepted Answer

Psychopaths: Psychopaths generally don't see the need for treatment unless forced to see someone.  This can happen for legal reasons, such as being in prison and withdrawing from substances being abused.  Doctors try to help in these instances, and also when anxiety or depression might break through due to consequences of sociopathic behavior. Treatment can be challenging because of tendencies to lie, though.

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