A sociopath is someone who has antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) . Sociopathy is another term for ASPD, and both terms refer to people who consistently show no regard for right and wrong and ignore the rights and feelings of others. Sociopaths have little to no conscience, lack empathy, and are self-centered. They may have difficulty engaging appropriately with social norms and may not understand the difference between right and wrong. Sociopaths may also be manipulative, exploitative, or even abusive towards other people. Some common traits of sociopaths include:

• Using intelligence, charm, or charisma to manipulate others
• Not learning from mistakes or punishment
• Lying for personal gain
• Showing a tendency to physical violence and fights
• Generally superficial relationships
• Sometimes, stealing or committing other crimes
• Threatening suicide to manipulate without intention to act
• Sometimes, abusing drugs or alcohol
• Trouble with responsibilities such as a job, paying bills, etc.

It is important to note that sociopathy and psychopathy are not official diagnoses and carry a lot of stigma, particularly for people living with personality disorders. Sociopathy can be both a learned condition and one that a person is born with. It is a chronic condition that differentiates it from other episodic mental health conditions like depression, panic attacks, or bipolar disorder.