The DSM-IV notes that “sociopaths disregard social rules and norms, behave impulsively, and are indifferent to the rights and feelings of others.” Narcissists do the same, but they are more adept at cultivating a public persona that usually conceals their sociopathic tendencies. Some suggest that the differences in the two disorders are more “in degree and in capacity for violence,” noting that “sociopaths are the really violent ones”; however, narcissists who disintegrate into the unhealthy levels of their personality type can be just as violent as any sociopath. That can happen, for example, with enneagram Personality Type Threes when they are highly stressed or highly pious. They can become just as capable of wishing for others to die, just as capable of becoming violent, and/or just as capable of committing murder as any sociopath. More on that later in the post.
Two researchers who have published findings involving the diagnosis and treatment of the Antisocial Personality Disorder are Dr. Hervey Cleckley and Dr. Robert Hare. Their findings support the pointer above, that the line dividing narcissists and sociopaths/psychopaths can be far thinner than some had previously imagined. The traits and behaviors of sociopaths as revealed in Dr. Hare’s research parallel the traits and behaviors revealed in Dr. Cleckley’s studies. Note how many of the traits of narcissists can be found in the two researchers' discussions of sociopathy. According to both doctors…
…sociopaths lack a sense of remorse or empathy (as do narcissists). Sociopaths are shallow emotionally in the way that they respond to others but can be highly emotional themselves (that being the case with narcissists as well). Sociopaths are manipulative (as are narcissists). Sociopaths disregard the rights of others (as do narcissists, but they will not typically show it as openly as sociopaths). Both lie while believing they are telling the truth. Both are egotistical but can feign modesty. Both become bored easily and have a need for stimulation. Both can display superficial charm.
The doctors also point out that…
….sociopaths have a low frustration tolerance, though narcissists can often hide that in public and sometimes in private. Both have episodic relationships. Both live a parasitic lifestyle and are predatory, using others and exploiting people for benefit and gain. Both display a sense of entitlement. They are both cons who care nothing at all about others’ feelings, though narcissists can certainly act, for a time, as if they care. Sociopaths can play the same game, but not as consistently as narcissists. Both sociopaths and narcissists are self-centered, and both can be highly destructive or capable of murder.
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The DSM-IV notes that “sociopaths disregard social rules and norms, behave impulsively, and are indifferent to the rights and feelings of others.” Narcissists do the same, but they are more adept at cultivating a public persona that usually conceals their sociopathic tendencies. Some suggest that the differences in the two disorders are more “in degree and in capacity for violence,” noting that “sociopaths are the really violent ones”; however, narcissists who disintegrate into the unhealthy levels of their personality type can be just as violent as any sociopath. That can happen, for example, with enneagram Personality Type Threes when they are highly stressed or highly pious. They can become just as capable of wishing for others to die, just as capable of becoming violent, and/or just as capable of committing murder as any sociopath. More on that later in the post.
Two researchers who have published findings involving the diagnosis and treatment of the Antisocial Personality Disorder are Dr. Hervey Cleckley and Dr. Robert Hare. Their findings support the pointer above, that the line dividing narcissists and sociopaths/psychopaths can be far thinner than some had previously imagined. The traits and behaviors of sociopaths as revealed in Dr. Hare’s research parallel the traits and behaviors revealed in Dr. Cleckley’s studies. Note how many of the traits of narcissists can be found in the two researchers' discussions of sociopathy. According to both doctors…
…sociopaths lack a sense of remorse or empathy (as do narcissists). Sociopaths are shallow emotionally in the way that they respond to others but can be highly emotional themselves (that being the case with narcissists as well). Sociopaths are manipulative (as are narcissists). Sociopaths disregard the rights of others (as do narcissists, but they will not typically show it as openly as sociopaths). Both lie while believing they are telling the truth. Both are egotistical but can feign modesty. Both become bored easily and have a need for stimulation. Both can display superficial charm.
The doctors also point out that…
….sociopaths have a low frustration tolerance, though narcissists can often hide that in public and sometimes in private. Both have episodic relationships. Both live a parasitic lifestyle and are predatory, using others and exploiting people for benefit and gain. Both display a sense of entitlement. They are both cons who care nothing at all about others’ feelings, though narcissists can certainly act, for a time, as if they care. Sociopaths can play the same game, but not as consistently as narcissists. Both sociopaths and narcissists are self-centered, and both can be highly destructive or capable of murder.