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So, can it be assumed, from the above, that psychopathic killers are lacking to some degree, in wisdom?

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gotta google that number

No, just sociopaths. Psychopaths may be more flexible.

So it's easier to spot a sociopath than a psychopath?


Jeez...spooky.

Apart from the violence element.. what is the essential difference? I know that sociopaths are the types because of their own lack of ability to experience emotion/true empathy that they kind of feed of others, and create this charming false persona... I thought Psychopaths were essentially the same...but for the violence lust bit i.e. Sociopaths will fake regret.. Psychopaths won't give a sh*t

Hiya Bajan...

Who is lacking more in wisdom though?

Not what I meant to say... I was maybe thinking psychotic- been a long day.

Just found this in wikepedia

It is estimated that approximately 1% of the general population are psychopaths. They are overrepresented in prison systems, politics, law enforcement agencies, and law firms, and in the media

Scary ain't it?

Yeah I was mixing up my p words there...i believe people use the two terms pretty much interchangeably

I know sociopaths do make the effort to blend in and will pretend to a depth of emotion they do not actually feel.

Most wisdom contains empathy for the plight of others ...so no feelings, no empathy....no wisdom?

the point being made is that a person needs to 'know' and 'recognise' and be capable of introspection in order to learn, and thereby acquire 'wisdom'. An example of Serial Killer was given(by Chris), and seeing as most Serial Killers are Psychopaths, I made the assessment that it was unlikely that these people would be capable of gaining 'wisdom' as a consequence of their actions, due to their overall lack of empathy/emotion, and the fact that they actually 'enjoy' their actions.. the same could be said.. perhaps to a lesser degree of Sociopaths again due to their inherent lack of emotion/empathy.


Wisdom is largely linked to emotional intelligence, this is why emotional intelligence is becoming (in some ways)more important to IQ...

How do you spot a sociopath?

.. thanks Bajan... that was my point.. I think empathy/emotion (i.e. emotional intelligence) and wisdom... go hand in hand

I'll look it up for you.. give me a moment

Glibness/Superficial Charm
Manipulative and Conning
Grandiose Sense of Self
Pathological Lying
Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
Shallow Emotions
Incapacity for Love
Need for Stimulation
Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritarian
Secretive
Paranoid
Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
Conventional appearance
Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
Incapable of real human attachment to another
Unable to feel remorse or guilt
Narcissism, grandiosity (self-importance not based on achievments)
May state readily that their goal is to rule the world


I got this from Wiki answers

Can we do our own diagnosis...or is that unsafe?

Should we perhaps err to the judgement of those who know more when it comes to labeling so called sociopaths?

C'mon

Thanks!

It would seem that lots of research would be needed to accuratelt ascertain the true state of being of anybody with supposed sociopathic tendencies.

Indeed, labeling someone a sociopath because it suits us could be seen as highlu unwise.