All of us have that 1% of all people that we might work with, socialize with, or are otherwise socially challenged by. Perhaps they are socially inept– a sociopath, and perhaps it is you (or me). It is probably a combination of factors. It isn’t most people, just a small minority of folks we are most challenged by. There is a lack of trust, a communication gap.
Tomorrow– an easy way to engage and resolve this!!
from: http://www.vodahost.com/web-hosting-sociopath-test-sociopath-definition.html/–
Are You Doing Business With a Sociopath?
“Sociopathy is a complex personality disorder. Sociopaths exhibit a wide variety of maladaptive behavior which makes the condition difficult to diagnose. Sociopathy is not one trait; it is a syndrome—a cluster of related symptoms.
“The following questionnaire is based on research and experiences of socialised sociopaths. For each trait, decide if it applies to the person you suspect may be a socialised sociopath, fully (2 points), partially (1 point) or not at all (0 points).
- Do they have problems sustaining stable relationships, personally and in business?
- Do they frequently manipulate others to achieve selfish goals, with no consideration of the effects on those manipulated?
- Are they cavalier about the truth, and capable of telling lies to your face?
- Do they have an air of self-importance, regardless of their true standing in society?
- Have they no apparent sense of remorse, shame or guilt?
- Is their charm superficial, and capable of being switched on to suit immediate ends?
- Are they easily bored and demand constant stimulation?
- Are their displays of human emotion unconvincing?
- Do they enjoy taking risks, and acting on reckless impulse?
- Are they quick to blame others for their mistakes?
- As teenagers, did they resent authority, play truant and/or steal?
- Do they have no qualms about sponging off others?
- Are they quick to lose their temper?
- Are they sexually promiscuous?
- Do they have a belligerent, bullying manner?
- Are they unrealistic about their long-term aims?
- Do they lack any ability to empathise with others?
- Would you regard them as essentially irresponsible?
“A score of 25 or above suggests strong psychopathic tendencies. This does not mean the person is a potential mass-murderer: socialised psychopaths are not mad, nor do they have to resort to violence. Even so, a close professional or emotional relationship with a socialised psychopath is likely to prove a damaging experience.”
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Tomorrow– an easy way to engage and resolve this!!
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P.S.
As an afterthought, there will be some highly-motivated CEOs (think John Sculley) and other Executives that will give the appearance of being sociopathic. Ask yourself these questions: 1) Are they in a highly competitive marketplace? 2) Are they predictable, or are they random actors? 3) Do they have anything that resembles a home life? If they are in a highly competitive marketplace, are predictable, and have a loving family life, you might actually begin to admire some of these folks.
More Info:
- How to spot a sociopath
- Profile of the Sociopath
- The Psychopath Next Door
- Sociopath Vs. Psychopath
- Common Everyday Sociopaths
- 12 Million Americans Are Sociopaths
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Why We Love Sociopaths
- What exactly is psychopathy?
- Portrait of a sociopath
- Do sociopaths know they are sociopaths?
- Checklist of Sociopathic Traits
- Dictionary.com definition– sociopath
