A VERDADEIRA DIFERENÇA ENTRE PSICOPATA E SOCIOPATA (personalidade antissocial)

Summary

In this video, psychologist Nilton Campos explains the difference between psychopathy and sociopathy. While both are types of antisocial personality disorders, psychopathy is genetically driven, resulting in a lack of empathy and the inability to form emotional bonds, while sociopathy is environmentally caused, often stemming from trauma or negative experiences. Psychopaths are manipulative and calculated, whereas sociopaths are impulsive and prone to emotional outbursts. Sociopathy can be treated with therapy and medication, while psychopathy is more severe and harder to treat. Campos clears up common misconceptions and provides a clear understanding of these two disorders.

Takeaways

• 😀 Psychopathy and sociopathy are both antisocial personality disorders but have distinct causes and behaviors.
• 😀 Both psychopathy and sociopathy share common traits like lack of empathy, remorse, and disregard for social norms.
• 😀 Psychopathy has a genetic cause, often linked to a brain malformation in the prefrontal cortex responsible for empathy.
• 😀 Sociopathy is often triggered by environmental factors, such as family upbringing, traumatic experiences, or other social environments.
• 😀 Psychopaths are more calculating, committing crimes carefully and without remorse, whereas sociopaths tend to be impulsive and leave evidence behind.
• 😀 Sociopaths can form emotional bonds with certain people, but feel no remorse when committing crimes against people they dislike.
• 😀 Psychopaths tend to be manipulative, calm, and good at hiding their true intentions, making them more difficult to detect.
• 😀 Sociopaths are prone to emotional outbursts and are more visibly impulsive and aggressive compared to psychopaths.
• 😀 Treatment for sociopathy may involve psychological therapy and medication, whereas psychopathy has no known cure and is more challenging to treat.
• 😀 All psychopaths are also sociopaths, but not all sociopaths are psychopaths, as psychopathy is considered a more severe form of sociopathy.

Q & A

What is the main difference between a psychopath and a sociopath?

The main difference lies in the cause of the disorders. Psychopathy has a genetic cause, often linked to a malformation in the brain's prefrontal cortex. Sociopathy, on the other hand, has an environmental cause, developing due to factors like family upbringing or traumatic experiences.

Are psychopathy and sociopathy the same thing?

No, they are not the same. While both are types of antisocial personality disorders, they differ in their causes, behaviors, and the way individuals with these disorders commit crimes.

What causes psychopathy?

Psychopathy is believed to be caused by a genetic factor, specifically a malformation in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain responsible for empathy.

How does sociopathy develop?

Sociopathy develops due to environmental factors, such as family upbringing, traumatic experiences, or other negative social influences, even though the person's brain structure is typically well-formed.

How do psychopaths behave differently from sociopaths when committing crimes?

Psychopaths are more calculating and careful when committing crimes, often ensuring they don't get caught. In contrast, sociopaths tend to commit crimes impulsively, leaving evidence behind due to their emotional reactions.

Can sociopaths form emotional bonds with others?

Yes, sociopaths can form emotional bonds with certain individuals, especially those they feel close to, but they can lack empathy for others, particularly those they dislike.

How do the emotional behaviors of psychopaths and sociopaths differ?

Psychopaths tend to be calm, calculating, and manipulative, while sociopaths are more prone to emotional outbursts, irritability, and impulsive actions.

Can psychopathy be treated?

Psychopathy is considered more serious and difficult to treat, as it is often a lifelong condition with no cure. Sociopathy, however, can be treated through psychological therapy and medications to control behaviors.

Is every psychopath also a sociopath?

Yes, every psychopath can be considered a sociopath as well. Psychopathy is viewed as a more severe form of sociopathy.

What makes psychopathy a more serious disorder than sociopathy?

Psychopathy is seen as more serious due to its genetic cause, lack of emotional connection, and the difficulty in treating it. Sociopathy, caused by environmental factors, is somewhat easier to manage through therapy and medication.