Does a Sociopath?

Question

Does a sociopath or can they have tendancies towards feelings of entitlement and justifications of illegal acts as it relates to theft??? I am dealing with one right now..gezzzz Thanks David

I do not use the term lightly as I am educated in these types of people. This person liberated me of over $9000.00 of person property and he has been know for a fact to excercise this attitude fairly commonly Thanks for All's help

David

Answer 1

Sociopaths feel that the rules that society conforms to does not apply to them. They do feel entitled to do what they wish, and they don't see the harm in it, because a sociopath, has a conscience, (only when it benefits them) Most people do things that are wrong, but they live with the pain or guilt when they have done damage to someones life. A sociopath may say that they are sorry, but they do not really believe they are in the wrong. They only say they are sorry so it looks like they are feeling what others feel. Sociopaths are great manipulators, and they truly feel they are entitled to more than the rest of the world. For some reason they believe that they ought to be able to have what they want, and it does not matter if it is at someone Else's expense.
Please let me clear up something here. The media uses terms like sociopath, quite often to describe predator's, serial killers, etc..... when in fact they may be a psychopath as well. In my study of sociopaths, I read that there are many sociopaths walking around today, but that the ones we have to study are the ones that have committed severe crimes.
One can be a sociopath and Never commit a crime. It's a behavior disorder, it can be severe, and combined with other mental problems as well, and with the media, and all of the crime shows tossing terms around, it can be a bit confusing. There is one point in the criteria of sociopaths that covers most of them, and this includes the ones that don't commit crimes, or get arrested, or become predators. They believe they are entitled to special treatment, and they feel a sense of entitlement, and less of a conscience than those who don't fall under the PDR definition.

Answer 2

a sociopath is a serious diagnosis. has this person actually been diagnosed as a sociopath??
if so, then they should be under a doctor's supervision.

if you are just using this term lightly, then tread lightly.
psychological disorders, like sociopathy, can vary in degrees.
one sociopath can feel entitled and therefore steal. another can simply steal to cause others distress.
typically, it's the latter, but not always.

i would seek out the assistance of a professional, if i were you.

take care.

Answer 3

David,

RUN, don't walk.

You might want to take a look at books by Martha Stout, who has dealt with sociopaths. As I had a psychologist explain it to me once, a sociopath will work all week to con you out of $10, while a psychopath will cut your throat.

Sociopaths essentially have NO conscience, and will lie, cheat, and steal from you, then offer up explinations blamiong everyone else but themselves.

Hope this helps.

Jeff

Answer 4

Sure, but sometimes things that are illegal are justifiable and moral. Of course, simply doing somethings that are illegal or immoral and knowing or believing it is okay does not make one a sociopath. Don't throw the term around lightly.

Answer 5

Yes I believe you are absolutely correct. If i were you I would get out of that situation as fast as possible. This does not sound good at all, and you are going to get screwed by that individual.

Answer 6

I think anyone can have those tendencies but most people would not act out on them.

Answer 7

yes, they will always have a 'reason' for their evil.. always an excuse, and if you cross em' look out..they will find a reason for any evil they perpetuate, like they are doing a 'favor' to rid the world of someone..