Sociopath Test: Are You Mental?

By: Denis Priesnov
Updated: 8 months ago
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Sociopathy is a casual term used to describe people with an antisocial personality disorder. It often comes with the juxtaposition of “sociopath vs. psychopath.”

Here are a few comparative characteristics of both:

  1. Psychopaths are considered more cold-hearted and manipulative, while sociopaths are hot-headed. 
  2. Some scientists draw such a distinction: psychopaths are born, sociopaths are made. 
  3. Psychopaths are believed to integrate into society better because they imitate empathy, while sociopaths simply don’t care.  
  4. Sociopaths are more impulsive. 
  5. Certain doctors distinguish that sociopaths can recognize they are doing something wrong but not care. Psychopaths don’t see it at all. 
These are just a few characteristics that separate the two. Moreover, various sources draw the line flexibly. All in all, these are just the two variations of the same. They both are a part of the same disorder. You cannot be diagnosed either. This is an unofficial distinction. Officially, a psychiatrist can only diagnose antisocial personality disorder. The above-mentioned terms must help to highlight certain traits of a person in more detail. 

Diagnose 

 
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There is one important factor to diagnosing the disorder that most people wouldn’t think of - child delinquency. The history (and surely the official statement) of conduct problems by the age of 15. If a person doesn’t exhibit such behavior, experts rule out this personality disorder and search for the root of the problem somewhere else. 

That doesn’t mean, though, that every teen or child with a conduct disorder is a sociopath or a psychopath. However, the chances are high. Statistically, around 25%-40% of children with a conduct disorder are later diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder. 

The disorder usually coexists with the following conditions: 

  • narcissism personality disorder 
  • substance abuse disorder
  • anxiety disorders
  • bipolar disorder
  • histrionic personality disorder
  • sadistic personality disorder

Disorder classification 

 
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Interestingly, two of the above-mentioned conditions are also a part of the bigger cluster of personality disorders that include antisocial disorder. 
Generally, there are three clusters of personality disorders that combine several smaller conditions. 

Cluster A/ClusterB/Cluster C 

They are also known as 

Odd/Dramatic/Anxious 

An antisocial personality disorder is grouped in Cluster B alongside 

  • narcissism personality disorder 
  • histrionic personality disorder
  • borderline personality disorder 
  • narcissism personality disorder
However, lately, scientists have been debating whether the histrionic condition should be clustered with such serious disorders. 

Treatment 

 
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Unfortunately, there is no treatment for adults with the diagnose. When noticed as a child, you can hope that behavioral and social exercises, as well as constant support and communication from the parents, can reshape behavioral patterns. Furthermore, a childhood in a family with antisocial behavior history and environment is more likely to develop the signs themselves. 

Thus, proper surroundings from early childhood offer a great chance that a kid will grow up with the understanding of empathy. 

If you like this Sociopath quiz, try out our narcissism quiz that also checks the signs of the same cluster personality disorders.
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Sociopath Test: Are You Mental? Questions

sociopath test How often do you steal?

  • never

  • I've done it a couple of times

  • rarely,  only when I need it

  • rather often

sociopath test Are you prone to starting fights?

  • I never physically fight

  • no, but I can if the situation requires

  • yes, I'm often the initiator

sociopath test Do you like when other people are suffering?

  • it's my secret pleasure

  • I don't really care what others feel

  • no, I don't want people to suffer

sociopath test Are you often in doubt when doing/deciding something?

  • yes, all the time

  • rather often

  • rarely

  • never

sociopath test How easy can you lie?

  • I'm perfect at it

  • I do well when I'm prepared

  • ony in some cases

  • I'm bad at it

sociopath test What is your gender?

  • male

  • female

  • non-binary

sociopath test Do you have a history of abuse before 16?

  • I prefer not to discuss it

  • yes

  • no

sociopath test Does any of your parents/relatives have an antisocial personality disorder?

  • yes

  • no

  • I have no idea

sociopath test Were you ever knowingly cruel to animals?

  • yes

  • no

sociopath test Would you rather marry for love or personal gain?

  • love

  • gain

sociopath test Were you ever caught for vandalism?

  • yes

  • no

  • noobody has caught me yet

sociopath test Do you often experience mood swings?

  • yes

  • no

sociopath test Do you have difficulty making friends?

  • yes, that is very hard to me

  • no, I'm a friendly outgoing person

  • I prefer being alone

  • I can easily make friends but I don't really need them

sociopath test Did you have good grades in school?

  • yes, the best

  • average

  • no, bad grades

sociopath test Have you ever run away from home?

  • yes

  • no

sociopath test Do you have recurring problems with the law?

  • sadly, yes

  • not recurring, only once or twice

  • no, I respect laws

sociopath test How about long-term relationships?

  • I'm in one right now

  • never had them

  • I've had them in the past

sociopath test Do you have anger management issues?

  • somewhat, on rare occasion

  • yes, I'm very irritable

  • no, I'm a calm rational person

sociopath test Do you have a history of conduct disorder before the age of 15?

  • yes

  • no

sociopath test What is your history of drug use?

  • clean

  • only weed from time to time

  • heavy drugs on a rare occasion

  • a long history of misuse

sociopath test Can you call yourself an adrenaline junkie?

  • easily!

  • yes, I often do risky things

  • no, I like adrenaline rush but do it rarely

  • no, I'm as far away from this as it can be

sociopath test Do you know how remorse feel like?

  • yes

  • no

sociopath test Do you have a stable job?

  • I've never had a long-term job

  • at some point, but not right now

  • I have a good career

  • I've had my troubles but not anymore

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