There are sociopaths in our midst. Some of them are high-functioning sociopaths. High-functioning or not, all lack empathy. All are antisocial; they ignore the rules and laws of society so they can live by their own norms. Cold, callus, and calculating, they stop at nothing to get what they want, and they are impervious to consequences and punishment.
What is a High-functioning Sociopath?The term “high-functioning” is a descriptor rather than a diagnosis and isn’t part of the diagnostic label for antisocial personality disorder (the official name for what is popularly called sociopathy). Ditto “low-functioning.” These adjectives simply describe how good of a sociopath someone is.
Highly functioning sociopaths are adept at morphing themselves into what people want to see. They very quickly learn what makes people tick, and they know just how to engineer and oil the clock. This type of sociopath
- has superior intelligence, as demonstrated by observed behavior and IQ tests;
- possesses impeccable social skills and exudes charm;
- often comes from a strong family background;
- is driven—he/she knows what he/she wants, and he/she knows how to get it;
- is calculating, cleverly assessing a situation and purposely planning action;
- is patient and willing to work people and situations until the time is right for him/her to make his/her move.
These traits make a high-functioning sociopath formidable. He/She remains at least several moves ahead of the rest of society, and no one suspects a thing. Whatever it is he/she wants, he/she is likely to get it. The high-functioning sociopath can cause a lot of damage
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