What would happen if a schizoid and a psychopath were to interact with one another?
If we were both mask on then neither of us would be able to tell. It'd just be another pleasantly faked interaction. However, if I were to speak to one knowing they were a psychopath then I'd be interested to know their perspective on things. Even though I have a somewhat good understanding of them, they are still individuals with their own personalities.I would just simply talk like I do to any other person. If we got along then I'd perhaps schedule a time to meet again, though I'll probably cancel because I'll lose interest. I would get to know them, if they have similar interests to me and they're pretty funny I can be more inclined to hang out with them again and if not then I'll end the conversation and never think anything of them again. It's not really any different from how neurotypicals converse.
What is the difference between schizoid and psychopath?
Psychopaths suffer from a personality disorder that has been variously described as characterized by shallow emotions (in particular reduced fear), stress tolerance, lacking empathy, coldheartedness, lacking guilt, egocentricity, superficial charm, manipulativeness, irresponsibility, nonplanfulness, impulsivity, and antisocial behaviors such as parasitic lifestyle and criminality. There is no consensus about the symptom criteria and there are ongoing debates regarding issues such as essential features, causes, and the possibility of treatment. Schizoids suffer from a personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, emotional coldness, and apathy. Affected individuals may also demonstrate a simultaneous rich, elaborate, and exclusively internal fantasy world. You can definitely be both.
Solution to psychopathy: Schizoid Personality Disorder?
As you mentioned, people with Schizoid personality disorder are loners, and show little interest in other people. They have few friends, and rarely any 'close' people in their life. If they do have friends, they usually do not initiate coversation, rather they are more the type to sit back and watch. This is the same for their interactions with family and colleagues. They are often asexual and rarely show warmth in a relationship. If they are in a close and intimate relationship, usual complaints from the partner are based on lack of closeness, sharing, and understanding. They have little drive to achieve goals, and do not usually care about compliments and criticisms. They do not fear rejection, but choose not to interact with others because this is more comfortable for them. Communication with others is often vague, and often go around in circles in their conversations, often giving other people the impression that they are strange, or that the 'lights are on, but no-ones home". The similarity with ASPD is the lack of acre for consequences, but due to different behaviours. Often they have poor relationships with others, because of lack of regard for other people. As with SPD, they often do not conform to social norms, but again due to a different reason. They show lack of compassion and empathy, but due to them having no social obligations. Sorry for the long answer, but I hope it was what you were looking for!
Can one be a psychopath, schizoid, and narcissistic at the same time?
Psychopaths can have narcissistic traits, but Schizoid Personality Disorder(SPD) is a bit different. Since the neurological structure of a psychopath does not allow them to experience any fear, anxiety or depression, mostly many negative emotions are absent, a Schizoid can have anxiety or depression.It's like this- All cats are animals, but not all animals are cats. Do you see?By the way,being narcissistic can apply even to neurotypicals since it is a personality feature, absolutely on a different plane than NPD which is a disorder.So, to sum it- A psychopath can have narcissistic elements, but cannot be a full-blown Schizoid. Though, elements of the spectrum might be possible, but it is somewhat unlikely.On the other hand, ASPD can be comorbid with SPD. There is a person on Quora who has both of these, named Aaron Lynch.He might be able to explain better since he has Antisocial traits, akin to a psychopath.
What is the difference between psychopathy and schizoid PD?
The DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual) has three categories or clusters for “personality disorders.” Schizoid Personality Disorder is in Cluster A. That cluster is called the “weird” or “strange” cluster. The three “disorders” in Cluster A are “schizoid,” “paranoid” and “schizotypal.” Wikipedia defines Schizoid PD: “Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary or sheltered lifestyle, secretiveness, emotional coldness, and apathy. Affected individuals may simultaneously demonstrate a rich, elaborate and exclusively internal fantasy world.” It’s not the same thing as Schizophrenia which is a much more serious form of mental illness.Psychopathy isn’t really listed in the DSM (except under “NOS, Not Otherwise Specified”) but it is generally understood that ASPD, Anti-Social Personality Disorder, is a stand-in for psychopathy in the DSM. There has been some debate on that question. Psychologists such as Robert Hare don’t think ASPD should be equated with Psychopathy but he was overruled. Anyway, ASPD is in Cluster B, the “dramatic” and “erratic” cluster which contains, “histrionic, borderline, narcissistic and antisocial.”As you can see, there is a lot of difference between the two “disorders.” Schizoids are in their own world, apparently happy to remain there. Psychopaths share “secretiveness” and “emotional coldness” but are usually more involved with other people than the former. They don’t come off as “weird” but sometimes seem more “normal” than normal. Speaking as a psychopath, I would add that we are very aware of the “real world” and the people who inhabit it. Our emotional detachment make us less empathic than “normals” and we are free of conscience, guilt and remorse. Because of that, we are often judged by the rest of the world.