Hello, I just watch series and movie Hannibal and Criminal mind and Sherlock Holmes I got confused about it .yeah I know Hannibal is psychopath .He killing people and Sherlock he do the same. In Criminal mind a criminal killing people but I just know new word "Sociopath" What's difference Psychopath Vs Sociopath? What is sociopath?

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Psychopaths & sociopaths (in the true sense) are are unable to feel or process emotions (due to the part of the brain in the amygdala which processes feelings and emotions). Both psychopaths and sociopaths are manipulative, sly and devious. ?Psychopaths? & ?Sociopaths? are terms which tend to be used interchangeably as they are almost identical in nature (you could include Narcissists in there as well). The main noticeable difference is that sociopaths are invariably more spontaneous, compulsive and impatient. Psychopaths, on the other hand, tend to put more planning & thought into their wicked deeds, are very patient, and will do their best to ensure they don?t get caught. Hannibal Lecter is portrayed as a character who lacks emotion, is manipulative, devious & deceptive (he waits his time & even Clarice Starling doesn?t realise she?s been tricked), and is very patient (he?s prepared to wait years to make his move). 

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