2006-12-16 00:41:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No.
They just learn the behaviour that makes them more acceptable to society. They don't change, they go into hiding behind a facade.
2006-12-16 01:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term sociopath is not generally used anymore; it more frequently goes by it's name given by the DSM: Antisocial Personality Disorder.
As a personality disorder, it is rarely possible to change a patient, though psychological researchers have been trying different methods. It seems that every now and again, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CAN result in some improvement of maladaptive behavior, but there isn't a lot of evidence for that as of yet. Personality Disorders are in general, very difficult to treat and in the case of Antisocial Personality Disorder, it's usually just the case that they are kept in a mental institution or incarcerated for much of their life. The disorder does not last for life though, and usually goes away on its own in one's late 30's or 40's.
Antisocial Personality Disorder cannot be present in an adult unless there was evidence of Conduct Disorder (essentially the same thing, but the juvenile form) before the age of 15. It is usually very easy to observe and there is evidence that if there early intervention during the early years of Conduct Disorder, there is a much better chance of preventing the development of Antisocial Personality Disorder after the age of 18.
So, there's not a lot one can hope to do once they've been diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder, but if they catch it early, they can prevent it.
2006-12-16 19:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by nerd_at_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've read and seen, a true sociopath is incapable of guilt feelings or empathy for others in any way.
They are driven by their own egos and their own mean desires.
You might be able to punish a sociopath until he is willing to "pretend" to behave, but I don't think the good behavior would last. He/she'd be victimizing others again in short order. Its what they Do.
2006-12-16 08:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sociopath has maladaptive social relationships so by using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) it could be possible to change the individual's maladaptive thought patterns into a more positive worldview.
2006-12-16 08:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reg: Can a social path change...
Well, you have to remember these are co-dependent people who need others to perform or to make happy..
Now, I have seen them focus on their performance and step over people... Yes, you have to remember it's their show but sometimes you have to bring them back to reality...
This is a behavior issue which the only way to change this is make the person realize what they do. Your job is to tell them that they hurt you in the moment....
Remember, you have no control...
Solution: Change behavior which our brains are like plastic which it has been molded into this performance issue, but if you can modify and change then it will happen.. It's not easy but it can happen...
Little by little....
2006-12-16 08:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by FXM65 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as a personality disorder sociopathy is the most difficult to alter. They can at best "pretend" to be normal members of society for varying lengths of time, up to a year or two.
2006-12-16 08:49:37 · answer #6 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-They like who they have become-They thrive on hurting people and will never admit they have a problem.Usually it gets worse in time.
2006-12-16 08:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by zarandipity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope...there is a missing chemical or underdeveloped brain area that causes this.
2006-12-16 08:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea sure
2006-12-16 08:50:26 · answer #9 · answered by Tommy V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋