Sociopathic Symptoms: Signs & Causes of Personality Disorder

Sociopathic Behavior

Sociopathy is a personality disorder. The symptoms of this disorder may manifest first during the teenage period, although the diagnosis can be made only after 18 years.

Sociopathic Symptoms in Men Causes

The precise cause is yet unknown. However, there is a strong genetic predisposition for the behavior. Also, childhood neglect and abuse may trigger the symptoms.

Female Sociopathic Symptoms

  • They have superficial Charm
    they mask their real self and put on a charm. By and large, they are good conversationalists and smooth talkers.
  • They are liars
    they are liars and prone to deception.
  • Do not feel regret, shame or remorse
    they can not understands emotions such as shame, sorrow, guilt, etc. they have no emotional attachment for others, and use people for their personal gains.
  • Juvenile Delinquency
    invariably, these individuals show violent behavior as teens / adolescents.
  • They have an inflated sense of self-importance
    they have a sense of superiority, they are narcissists and egocentric.
  • Manipulative
    they make friends and show affection only for their own ulterior motives.
  • Ignore societal norms
    they ignore and scorn society, its obligations and duties. Their behavior is erratic and they have no ethics.
  • Reckless and irresponsible
    they are reckless, do not think of the consequences of their actions, and are completely negligent.
  • They have shallow emotions, are in to substance abuse, alcohol, drugs, etc, are promiscuous, cruel towards animals, and by and large condemn everyone.