Hidden Crisis
The American Psychiatric Association estimates that four percent of the U.S. population can be diagnosed with Anti-Social Personality Disorder, better known as sociopaths. In real numbers this means that over 12 million Americans fulfill the Association's identified traits of sociopathy defined as:
"…a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood." (American Psychiatric Assn. pp 645-650,)
This does not mean mass murderers wait on every street corner. It does mean that there are many who would happily drive off with a free tank of gas or bilk a waitress if she accidentally makes change for a $20 instead of a $10. It also means that there are those who can and will commit serious violations such as murder, domestic abuse, assault and fraud without even a hint of conscience. In many cases, they are functional members of society, largely because society includes a system based not only on moral values but also on legal enforcement. Basically, sociopaths are frequently held in check because there are consequences for their actions. While they may be without regard for others, they are reluctant to inflict discomfort on themselves.
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