7 steps to identifying a sociopath - encyclopedia - 2023

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Sociopathic people suffer from disorder called antisocial personality disorder, which is characterized by impulsivity, difficulties in transmitting empathy and, can show rejection or contempt for others. They are self-centered, liars and manipulative, so it is important to identify them.

1. Observe their lack of shame at their actions

Sociopaths can act incorrectly, rudely, or rude toward another person without feeling remorse or guilt, much less taking responsibility for their actions.

They can harm another in order to achieve their goals, so they are manipulative, lying and even cruel, both with people and with animals.

2. Listen carefully to their stories

Sociopaths use lies as a resource or tool in order to gain the trust of others. Therefore, the lies are constant, so much so, that sometimes they can generate lies about lies when they are close to being discovered and even believe that they are true.

3. Pay attention to modifying your thoughts

Sociopathic people have the ability to detect the weaknesses, insecurities and sadness of others and make use of them through manipulation, therefore they are closer to this type of people than to those who have a stronger or more decisive character.

4. Observe their behavior for long periods

A person can be suspected of being a sociopath when they are apparently in a calm state and from one moment to the next they change their mood and become violent, then return to a state of calm and normality.

Another violent characteristic of sociopaths is that, even as children, they can harm or torture another person or animal for no apparent reason and without feeling guilty for what they did.

5. Question your ego

Sociopaths consider themselves superior to others, therefore they reject or ignore the constructive criticism they receive from their peers, even though they know that it is not true. The ego of these people grows along with their lies and they will be accepted or believed by those they manipulate.

6. They experience a risky situation

Sociopathic people can find themselves in risky, emotional, panic or fearful situations and not show any gesture of emotion or disturbance by what they are experiencing, except a cold and fixed look.

7. Analyze your relationship with other people

Sociopaths use and expose their charms, sympathy, and cordiality to the maximum in order to captivate them and achieve their goals. They tend to rely on their lies to get the attention of those around them.