Question 1

is sociopathic behavior more commonly seen in twins?

Accepted Answer

No: Sociopathy (sometimes called psychopathy) is a personality trait characterized by demonstrated lack of regard for the rights and well-being of others, exploitive behavior, indifference to punishment, sensation seeking and impulsivity. Studies of twins indicate a strong genetic predisposition is a cause of sociopathy. I know of no research showing twins to be more likely than others to have it.

Question 2

how would you know if someone has antisocial behavior disorder?

Accepted Answer

Disregard for others: I'm wondering if you mean antisocial personality disorder. If a person has this, they would show a long standing pattern of anti-social attitudes and behaviors, including some of these: 1) lack of guilt, remorse, and care towards others; 2) minimal consideration of social norms and rules; 3) few close relationships; 4) trouble dealing with frustration and anger; and 5) a tendency to blame others.

Question 3

i am not the same around people anymore.  do i have antisocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Antisocial behavior: An antisocial personality is very different. It is a person without a conscience, many times with criminal behavior. It generally does not develop late in life.

Question 4

what is the triad the three main symptoms of having conduct disorder or antisocial behavior?

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Disregard for others: There is not really a triad for antisocial pd, but it is characterized by a disregard and violation of the rights of others. People who suffer from this disorder think they have the right to exploit, harm or use other people. Some scholars theorize that they suffer from superego lacunae meaning that their conscience never developed. They may display impulsivity, aggressiveness and lack of remorse.

Question 5

how do we parent a 15 yr old boy with sociopathic behavior?

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Sociopath: Clear guidelines and firm limits setting, involve in individual and family counseling, provide modeling and guidance.

Question 6

is there any medication that can curb sociopathic behavior in a 9 year old with bipolar, rad, and adhd who has not responded to 6 years of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start with work-up: No medication currently available treats sociopathy, but that is a quite rare condition at age 9, and you mention a number of other diagnoses that potentially are medication responsive.  You did not state what you meant by "therapy" or whether the child has been on medications already.  I recommend going to a strong academic center specializing in children and obtaining a thorough assessment.

Question 7

do adolescents with conduct disorder develop antisocial behavior due to some genetic trait?

Accepted Answer

No: Conduct disorder and antisocial personality disorder are only differentiated by age. Conduct disorder in a teenager who just turned 18 gets switched to being classified as having antisocial personality disorder simply by classification. The only thing that changed is age.

Question 8

are sociopathic tendencies hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Antisocial personality disorder, psychopath & sociopath refer to an indifference to social rules and a high level of callousness.  “psychopath” originally suggested a biological tendency to antisocial behavior, while the term “sociopath” suggests that antisocial behavior is learned. Most theorists believe that antisocial behavior is learned, although brain injury may contribute to psychopathy.

Question 9

what is meant by someone being sociopathic ?

Accepted Answer

Sociopath: Engaging in antisocial behaviors with no regards to safety of others, such as truancy, theft, criminal behaviors.

Question 10

how can i leave my sociopathic boyfriend without making him angry?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: You need support.  Try a therapist, mental health clinic, local police department, local/state/national domestic violence help lines, etc.  Good luck.   Be smart and careful, but also don't be afraid to call 911 if you have the slightest hint you could be in trouble.  Good luck.

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