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00:19 that this video is made for informative purposes only.
00:22 Please seek professional help if you think you
00:24 or someone you know is struggling
00:26 with a sociopathic personality.
00:28 This video is not meant to provide a diagnosis
00:31 for antisocial personality disorder.
00:33 With that said, let's begin.
00:35 Sociopathy, commonly classified
00:38 as antisocial personality disorder,
00:40 is characterized by behavior patterns that include
00:42 manipulation, deceit, aggression, and lack of empathy.
00:47 Sociopaths tend to engage in risky behavior
00:50 and violate laws at the expense of themselves or others.
00:53 These individuals may have a compromised moral compass
00:56 and are usually perceived as unethical,
00:59 immoral, and irresponsible.
01:01 Despite the media's glamorization
01:03 and inaccurate portrayal of sociopaths,
01:06 most of them are not serial killers.
01:08 They can be CEOs, lawyers, business owners,
01:11 politicians, Wall Street traders, housewives, doctors.
01:15 They could be anyone.
01:16 So here are seven signs that someone you know
01:20 may be a sociopath.
01:22 Number one, sociopaths lack empathy.
01:26 Antisocial personality disorder is categorized
01:28 along with other personality disorders,
01:30 such as borderline personality disorder
01:32 and narcissistic personality disorder.
01:35 One defining trait is a lack of empathy.
01:38 Typically, they do not feel any remorse or guilt
01:41 as they have trouble understanding other people's emotions.
01:45 As a result, they may emotionally hurt those around them
01:48 and have difficulty maintaining relationships.
01:51 They can come across as cold, harsh, callous, and unfeeling.
01:56 With training and therapy,
01:58 it is possible for some people with ASPD
02:00 to feel love and empathy.
02:02 They usually develop empathy towards a select few,
02:05 namely their children, parents, or partners.
02:09 Number two, they're manipulative.
02:11 Sociopaths have a talent for manipulating others.
02:15 They're opportunistic and highly ambitious individuals.
02:19 As such, they rely on emotional or physical manipulation
02:22 to get what they want.
02:24 Some techniques that they use to manipulate others
02:26 are gaslighting, lying, flattery, blame, and threats.
02:31 Number three, they are dangerously charming.
02:36 Charm is part of the game.
02:39 Sociopaths use their charisma and charm to attract others,
02:43 specifically those who are more vulnerable than themselves.
02:46 They will feign concern or kindness
02:49 to get people to believe them
02:50 and establish a sense of trust.
02:53 That way, it becomes easier to manipulate them.
02:55 Number four, sociopaths are ill-tempered and impulsive.
03:01 Though those with ASPD usually resort to manipulation,
03:05 they are also more impulsive and ill-tempered.
03:09 They're prone to engaging in risky and illegal behavior
03:11 at the expense of themselves or others.
03:14 Different factors affect the development of this trait,
03:17 but being around people who encourage and condone violence
03:20 make it more likely for someone with ASPD
03:22 to be violent themselves.
03:24 Exposure to domestic abuse and animal cruelty
03:27 are some early manifestations of violent behavior
03:30 in a person who has ASPD.
03:33 Number five, they have strained relationships.
03:36 If a sociopath manages to establish a relationship,
03:39 they will most likely be very possessive
03:41 over the other person,
03:43 especially if it's a romantic relationship.
03:46 Sociopaths see people as a means to an end,
03:49 whether it's to glean information from
03:51 or for emotional fulfillment or for money.
03:54 They use people to obtain something and feel threatened
03:57 when someone tries to insert themselves.
04:00 Number six, they're narcissistic.
04:03 ASPD can occur with other personality disorders,
04:06 namely narcissism.
04:08 It's important to note
04:09 that not all narcissists are sociopaths,
04:12 but most sociopaths can be narcissists.
04:15 Sociopaths develop a superiority complex
04:18 and use this complex to justify the way they treat others.
04:22 Because sociopaths do not feel remorse,
04:24 they do not normally apologize.
04:26 And number seven, they find enjoyment in others' suffering.
04:30 Though individuals with antisocial personality disorder
04:34 do not show empathy, there are some rare exceptions.
04:38 Sadistic antisocials use empathy
04:40 to experience their target's suffering
04:42 and to derive pleasure from it.
04:45 Do any of these signs describe someone you know?
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