Mental Illnesses & Sociopathic Traits: Understanding ASPD, NPD, & Psychopathy

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD): Individuals with ASPD exhibit a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. They may be manipulative, deceitful, impulsive, and aggressive.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD): Individuals with NPD have an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. They may be arrogant, entitled, and exploitative.

Psychopathy: Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt. Individuals with psychopathy may be manipulative, deceitful, and impulsive.

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD): Individuals with HPD are overly dramatic, emotional, and attention-seeking. They may be manipulative and deceitful in order to gain attention.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD): Individuals with BPD have a pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions. They may be impulsive, self-destructive, and manipulative.