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no, that's what they usually call young 'psychopaths' that act out, aka 'sociopaths'... there is a high correlation between the two, but no psychologist want

no, that's what they usually call young 'psychopaths' that act out, aka 'sociopaths'... there is a high correlation between the two, but no psychologist wants to label a kid as a sociopath... I had one, in class (5th or 6th grade), and I remember the experience was eye opening. Teachers had to spend a copius amount of energy just to keep him in check.... his behavior would oscillate between funny/to scary dangerous within minutes. at some point he got in trouble for trying to put the classroom on fire (see how fast do the desks lit/catch fire).... and got trouble again for trying to do the same to his neighbors. He eventually got removed (and I assumed ended up in juvenile correction facility). Normally this label is not given to kids that have run of the mill problems (aka ADD/ADHD), but only for serious cases.

zozbot234 6y ago
> no, that's what they usually call young 'psychopaths' that act out, aka 'sociopaths'... That would be "conduct disorder" actually, something rather more severe than just ODD. If a kid shows a pattern of behaving in blatantly antisocial ways that demonstrate a severe lack of empathy for others, that's pretty much it. Setting stuff on fire is actually a tell-tale sign, as is willful animal cruelty.
soulofmischief 6y ago
Psychopathy and sociopathy are two markedly different disorders, despite sharing some common symptoms. It would be prudent the difference between the two before assuming an authoritative stance on APD. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201801/the-differences-between-psychopaths-and-sociopaths https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201801/...