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I think you misunderstand the difference.

Psychopathy and sociopathy are quite different. It is likely that psychopathy is the result of “nature” (genetics) while sociopathy is the result of “nurture” (environment). According to the late David Lykken, a behavioral geneticist known for his studies on twins, 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 the product of childhood traumas and abuse.

Psychopaths CAN and pretty much always are manipulative.

From a criminal analysis perspective, a psychopath will commit a crime with much planning, and care. They have no empathy, due to a defect in the brain. Psychopaths learn how to mimic emotions through time.Psychopaths often have charming and disarming personalities, which allows for easy manipulation. They learn to mimic emotions, despite their inability to actually feel them, and will appear normal to other unsuspecting people.

Psychopaths are often educated and hold steady jobs.

Some are so good at manipulation and mimicry that they have families and other long-term relationships without those around them ever suspecting their true nature.

Sociopaths tend to be nervous and easily agitated.

They are likely to be uneducated and live on the fringes of society, unable to hold down a steady job or stay in one place. Some sociopaths form attachments to an individual or group, although they have no regard for society in general. In the eyes of others, sociopaths appear clearly disturbed. Any crimes committed by a sociopath tend to be disorganized and spontaneous.

So based on this information, that is impossible. A Psychopath is what he or she is because of a defect. They cannot simply strip themselves of this and obtain some sort or trauma, then go from organized, and able to keep fake emotions, to being totally frantic and unable to show proper emotions with zero organization.

Personally, I believe its possible to be born a sociopath contrary to studies, due to living with one for 13 years.

So to answer your question, it is IMPOSSIBLE for either to turn into the other, even thought they can be mistaken for each other.

The jump from a psychopath to a sociopath is very hard and rare, it's not impossible but it is unlikely.

Psychopaths, unlike,sociopaths, have an extremely hard time controlling their rage and will do horrible things; such as rape, murder, or even attempt suicide. Psychopaths are very flamboyant with how they deal with their disorder. Purposely causing a violent scene or just purposely standing out in a crowd. Usually purposely hurting people and not showing any remorse or guilt.

Sociopaths, unlike psychopaths, will go above and beyond to keep everyone in their life from knowing about their true selves; faking emotions or even creating a fake relationship with someone to throw off suspicion. Sociopaths sometimes aren't even aware of the hurt and pain they cause others, because in their minds it doesn't matter, they feel no guilt and see they have done nothing wrong. Sociopaths aren't as violent in the presence of people but are equally raged as psychopaths. Sociopaths in all are more secretive about their anger and control in more with different ways.

Now knowing the main differences you can create what you think. Personally I think that a psychopath may not even realize they can be manipulative and learn to secretly hurt people, and I don't think they want to. Possibly they want praise for the things they have done. The pleasure of letting others know how powerful they are, because them knowing themselves is not enough.

I'm thinking that maybe she is just going through a phase. How long has this been going on for? If it's still going on after a week or so, I think you should tell her to see a physiologist.

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