The 3 Traits That Separate Narcissists and Sociopaths

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Narcissist, a Sociopath, or just a Jerk? distinguishing these personality types is crucial for navigating difficult relationships. In this video, we break down the key differences between Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), and people who are simply just jerks. There are tons of myths and misinformation about these personality disorders and why they even exist so in this video we'll explain.

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🧠 What You Will Learn
Dealing with toxic behavior can be confusing. Are they protecting a fragile ego, or are they truly indifferent to your feelings? We explore the scientific data and personal experiences regarding:

The correlations between narcissism, sociopathy, and rude behavior.

How empathy functions differently for a narcissist vs. a sociopath.

The role of fear and anger: Why narcissists rage when criticized while sociopaths remain calm under pressure.

"The Jerk": How to identify someone who is simply rude without a personality disorder.

We also discuss the "HighTOP" model and share a Venn diagram that visualizes the overlap and unique traits of these conditions.

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 - Intro: Narcissist, Sociopath, or Jerk?
0:31 - The Correlation: What they have in common
0:56 - Motivation for Rudeness
1:39 - The Empathy Gap (NPD vs. ASPD)
2:51 - Anger Triggers & Ego Protection
4:24 - How Narcissists differ: The need for admiration
5:34 - How Sociopaths differ: Transactional relationships & Fear
7:01 - What makes a "Jerk" (Low Agreeableness)
7:32 - Categorical vs. Factor Models (DSM-5 vs HighTOP)
8:32 - The Venn Diagram: Visualizing the differences

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