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As I understand, the terminology has evolved since the time that Dexter was still being released. The DSM-V does not list either sociopathy or psychopathy, so
by uoaei 2y ago
As I understand, the terminology has evolved since the time that Dexter was still being released.
The DSM-V does not list either sociopathy or psychopathy, so any definitions ultimately have no authority and are merely colloquial.
That being said, I remember an effort to discourage the use of "psychopath" and to move them under the umbrella of "sociopath" since it was more of a condition affecting social behaviors than psychology per se.
- LoganDark 2y agoI would be capable of psychopathy, but not sociopathy, because I am capable of empathy, but can consciously choose to ignore it when necessary. Both labels have their uses.