The terms “sociopath” and “psychopath” are often used interchangeably, particularly in popular culture. However, neither is an official medical diagnosis. Neither “sociopathy” nor “psychopathy” is a ...

Think psychopath and most of us will probably come up with fictional characters like Patrick Bateman, and famous serial killers like Ted Bundy or Jack the Ripper - maybe even Sherlock Holmes comes to ...

Articles about badly behaved people and how to spot them are common. You don't have to Google or scroll too much to find headlines such as 7 signs your boss is a psychopath or How to avoid the ...

Are you uncertain of the distinctions between a sociopath and a psychopath? If so, you are not alone. Many psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, criminologists, and police officers incorrectly use ...

As a psychotherapist, I've spent much of my career studying interpersonal relationships and personality disorders — and even trained personnel in the U.S. military, the FBI and the CIA. One topic I ...

Angelique Swiney, who has a degree in psychology, talks about what a personality disorder is and the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath. Swiney explains the signs to look for and if being ...

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