osesociopaths with children neglect them and do not keep them safe. As a spouse the sociopath can be glib,superficial, manipulative, dishonest, abusive and unfaithful. The sociopath tends to borrow, squander andnot repay the money they owe. Many sociopaths never settle down for any period of time, they will travelwithout aim looking for jobs or whatever they need and get it by doing anything. A sociopath may looktough and resilient but is very fragile and can erupt very easily.The diagnoses of a sociopath or psychopath is very difficult and has to meet several criteria in orderto get that diagnoses. Diagnoses as explained in Caring for the Mind is based on a pervasive patternof disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since the age of fifteen, as indicatedby at least three of the following,1. failure to conform to the social norms for lawful behavior, as indicated by repeatedly performingillegal acts that are grounds for arrest2. deceitfulness, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profitor pleasure3. impulsivity failure to plan ahead4. irritability and aggressive , as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults5. reckless disregard for safety of self or others6. consistent irresponsibility as indicated by failure to keep a job or honor financial obligations7. lack of remorse, as indicated by indifference or rationalizations for having hurt , mistreated orstolen from others must be older than 18 to be diagnosed with it must be evidence of a conduct disorder before the age of 15 antisocial behavior doesnt occur only during the course of schizophrenia or manic episodes ofbipolar illnessAnti-Social Personality Disorder is found in as much as 75% of the prison population. Alcohol is a contributing cause or consequence of being antisocial. People that areboth antisocial and alcoholic are prone to violent behavior. Not every antisocial becomes a criminal. An antisocial pe...
