Personality disorders
Antisocial, asocial, sociopathic, or psychopathic personality disorder

This disorder is marked by a personal history of chronic and continuous antisocial behaviour, in which the rights of others are violated, and by poor or nonexistent job performance. It is manifested in persistent criminality, sexual promiscuity or aggressive sexual behaviour, and drug use. People with this disorder are impulsive, mendacious, irresponsible, and…  

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CPS People fit the Profile of a Sociopath