Why Is It So Difficult To Identify A High Functioning Sociopath?
We all have some kind of knowledge about sociopaths and their characteristics. But among these sociopaths, some are high-functioning and some are low-functioning.
The title “high-functioning” sociopaths are given to those who are expert in portraying a delusional persona in front of others. People usually believe them as they present themselves in a way others want to see them. This type of sociopath is very competent in understanding the likes and dislikes of other people, and most of the time they exploit this information to manipulate their potential victims.
Normal people can’t easily identify this type of sociopath as they blend very well with society compared to low-functioning sociopaths. Other reasons are that high-functioning sociopaths are productive and intellectual and manage to have control over their lives. This is why they don’t involve themselves in any criminal activities.
Some of the Notable Traits
High-functioning sociopaths are very skilled at transforming themselves into what others want to see. This gives them the upper hand while making other people tick and making an instant connection with them. They usually possess traits like:
