| − | '''Sociopathy''' is a mental disorder that is synonymous with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), or psychopathy, in which the person with the disorder exhibits an unusually lethargic way of demonstrating [[empathy]]. In other words, empathy is severely lacking. The individuals with the diagnosis are also called a [[psychopath]]. | + | '''Sociopathy''' is a mental disorder that is synonymous with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), or psychopathy, in which the person with the disorder exhibits an unusually lethargic way of demonstrating [[empathy]]. In other words, empathy is severely lacking. The individuals who have been diagnosed with this disorder are also referred to in some cases as [[psychopath]]s. |
| − | Many with the diagnosis lack a [[conscience]], which is pivotal to a healthy psyche. Psychological treatment is important. | + | Like many psychological disorders, the exact mechanism and etiology of this disorder is still unknown. |