Annotated Bibliography
Meyers, Seth, Psy. D. "Understanding the Sociopath: Cause, Motivation, Relationship."
Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 2 Apr. 2013. Web. 9 May 2017.
In the article, Dr. Meyers, a higher degree-holding psychologist defines sociopathy is and labels causes. In the work he reflects on the mindset of a sociopath and why they behave the way they do. Meyers claims that biological predispositions play a major role in the development of sociopathy. He also briefly mentions that a web of environmental factors may also lead to the acquisition of the disorder. Ultimately, Meyers believe that victims of the disorder should be somewhat empathized rather than shunned due to their unfortunate condition.
The article is written by …show more content…
GoodTherapy.org, 07 Mar.
2016. Web. 11 May 2017.
In the article, Noah Rubinstein, states that people should treat sociopaths with empathy for their unfortunate situation. Rubinstein also addresses the lack of sympathy in sociopaths themselves and how their culture affects their behavior. He makes sure to thoroughly infer that sociopaths are products of their genes and environment. He later finishes stating that reason for sociopath's’ behavior is greatly society doing, due to the ostracization of the mentally ill.
The article is written by Noah Rubinstein, a licensed psychologist and founder of a psychological treatment online database and news outlet. I chose this source, for Rubinstein’s strong opinion on the nature and resolution of sociopathy, which coincided with my paper. He defended sociopath's behavior, attributing their behaviors to external factors such as genetics and environment. This is an uncommon approach in the media and seemed unique to me. The resource was written in 2010 and published by GoodTherapy.org, the very company, Rubinstein founded. I greatly appreciated the article and decided to include it into my …show more content…
Stout helps exemplify sociopaths from her prior experience with the use of short anecdotes. Throughout the book she analyzes their situations and particular motives for their actions. In later chapters she discussed interaction with sociopaths and how to deal with their obnoxious conduct. Stout also mentions the environmental and biological inclinations to sociopathic behavior and their developments. Near the end of the book, she draws the line between non-sociopathic individuals and sociopaths to help emphasize their contrasting personality
Meyers, Seth, Psy. D. "Understanding the Sociopath: Cause, Motivation, Relationship."
Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 2 Apr. 2013. Web. 9 May 2017.
In the article, Dr. Meyers, a higher degree-holding psychologist defines sociopathy is and labels causes. In the work he reflects on the mindset of a sociopath and why they behave the way they do. Meyers claims that biological predispositions play a major role in the development of sociopathy. He also briefly mentions that a web of environmental factors may also lead to the acquisition of the disorder. Ultimately, Meyers believe that victims of the disorder should be somewhat empathized rather than shunned due to their unfortunate condition.
The article is written by …show more content…
GoodTherapy.org, 07 Mar.
2016. Web. 11 May 2017.
In the article, Noah Rubinstein, states that people should treat sociopaths with empathy for their unfortunate situation. Rubinstein also addresses the lack of sympathy in sociopaths themselves and how their culture affects their behavior. He makes sure to thoroughly infer that sociopaths are products of their genes and environment. He later finishes stating that reason for sociopath's’ behavior is greatly society doing, due to the ostracization of the mentally ill.
The article is written by Noah Rubinstein, a licensed psychologist and founder of a psychological treatment online database and news outlet. I chose this source, for Rubinstein’s strong opinion on the nature and resolution of sociopathy, which coincided with my paper. He defended sociopath's behavior, attributing their behaviors to external factors such as genetics and environment. This is an uncommon approach in the media and seemed unique to me. The resource was written in 2010 and published by GoodTherapy.org, the very company, Rubinstein founded. I greatly appreciated the article and decided to include it into my …show more content…
Stout helps exemplify sociopaths from her prior experience with the use of short anecdotes. Throughout the book she analyzes their situations and particular motives for their actions. In later chapters she discussed interaction with sociopaths and how to deal with their obnoxious conduct. Stout also mentions the environmental and biological inclinations to sociopathic behavior and their developments. Near the end of the book, she draws the line between non-sociopathic individuals and sociopaths to help emphasize their contrasting personality