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[–] cynicaloldfart ago  (edited ago)

The cause of psychopathy is different than the cause of sociopathy. It is believed that psychopathy is the largely the result of “nature” (genetics) while sociopathy is more likely the result of “nurture” (environment). Psychopathy is related to a physiological defect that results in the underdevelopment of the part of the brain responsible for impulse control and emotions. Sociopathy, on the other hand, is more likely the product of childhood trauma and physical/emotional abuse. Because sociopathy appears to be learned rather than innate, sociopaths are capable of empathy in certain limited circumstances but not in others, and with a few individuals but not others.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wicked-deeds/201401/how-tell-sociopath-psychopath

There are differing views on exactly what socio/psycho-pathy even are defined as. This is just one.