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->''"I see no difference between things and people."''
-->-- '''Seishiro Sakurazuka''', ''Manga/TokyoBabylon''

The Sociopath is a character with a marked LackOfEmpathy, a [[ItsAllAboutMe self-centered disposition]], a disregard for social norms and ethics, a propensity for using [[TheCharmer charm]], [[ConsummateLiar lies]], [[ManipulativeBastard manipulation]] or [[BloodKnight outright violence]] to get his way, a reckless and impulsive streak, and [[ForTheEvulz a heart black as pitch]]. They show no remorse and can describe gruesome events in a nonchalant manner that many find creepy. The {{Trope Namer|s}} is an old edition of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_and_Statistical_Manual_of_Mental_Disorders DSM]] which used the term to refer to a personality disorder now known as [[UsefulNotes/PersonalityDisorders Anti-Social Personality disorder]].

Sociopaths are frequently candidates for CompleteMonster, as by definition they have no remorse or even the capability for it. They are sometimes given a FreudianExcuse, usually involving [[AbusiveParents horrific abuse]] that conditions them to believe that HumansAreBastards. From a psychological perspective, however, sociopathy does not have any better reason to be there than any other sickness (although negative experiences with other human beings will change the way it manifests). See UsefulNotes.LackOfEmpathy for more detailed information.

While The Sociopath is often associated with other AboveGoodAndEvil personalities, [[MoralSociopathy many examples with morals also exist]], but they are more likely to suffer from MoralMyopia, or subscribe to a [[{{Ubermensch}} self-centered moral code]].

Compare SociopathicHero and ComedicSociopathy.
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* [[TheSociopath/AnimatedFilms Films - Animation]]
* [[TheSociopath/LiveActionFilms Films - Live Action]]
* TheSociopath/{{Literature}}
* TheSociopath/LiveActionTV
* TheSociopath/VideoGames
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* TheSociopath/{{Webcomics}}
* TheSociopath/WebOriginal
* TheSociopath/WesternAnimation
* TheSociopath/OtherMedia
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