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This sociopath test is an interactive checklist of symptoms typical for people with antisocial personality disorder. It is important to mention that psychologists did not agree on one single definition of sociopath. While most of the time words “sociopath” and “psychopath” are used interchangeably, some insist there is difference between the two where sociopath is someone whose impulsiveness and aggressiveness is the result of childhood trauma, environment or even head injury. According to this explanation, sociopath will be very impulsive and spontaneous, unable to keep a job or have a stable family life. A psychopath, however, may have great social skills, brilliant career and seemingly ideal family life while he carefully plots another crime or murder. Our visual representation of key commonalities and differences between psychopath and sociopath will help you understand the difference.
Having said that, we will leave arguing about definitions to psychologists. The checklist below is the list of most common symptoms associated with sociopaths or people with antisocial personality disorder. Even a few “yes” answers are a reason for concern. Presence of all signs is not a condition either.
This test is not a substitution for professional advice and is provided for educational purposes only.
Have you noticed following signs and symptoms?
1. Anger and aggression
Yes
No
2. Inability to feel other’s pain, complete lack of empathy
Yes
No
3. Unusual socially unacceptable behavior
Yes
No
4. Disrespect to other people’s property
Yes
No
5. Lies and deceives for entertainment
Yes
No
6. Lies and deceives for personal profit
Yes
No
7. Aggressiveness and irritability
Yes
No
8. Lack of emotions in general
Yes
No
9. Impulsiveness, unhealthy frightening spontaneity
Yes
No
10. Has no real friends, although may belong to a closed anti-social group
Yes
No
11. Superficial charm
Yes
No
12. Manipulative behavior
Yes
No
13. Inflated ego
Yes
No
14. Lack of remorse, guilt or shame
Yes
No
15. Doesn’t learn from negative experiences (punishment in particular)
Yes
No
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