Posted on 08/31/2020 6:11:48 AM PDT by sevinufnine
People who refuse to wear a face mask, or comply with social distancing, are more likely to have sociopath tendencies a study has found. Callousness, deceitfulness, and manipulativeness - possible signs of a sociopath - were traits commonly found among people who broke Covid-19 safety rules. Findings come from a survey of around 1,600 people in Brazil which has the second highest number of reported Covid-19 cases in the world (3.8million). The researchers said these people in society pose a risk to others, considering they still do not obey rules despite cases and deaths climbing. It adds to research done by experts in Poland who made similar findings and said people with psychopathic or narcissistic traits may be more likely to disobey rules to stop the spread of the disease and to hoard essential items like toilet paper.
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The second group, with about 400 people, had shown signs of antisocial personality disorder, otherwise known as being a sociopath or psychopath, with the two terms often used interchangeably. These people tended to look for ways in which their interactions with others could benefit them personally. They were more likely to feel socially detached and to engage in hostile behavior. It was these people who, the researchers said, were more likely to refuse to wear a mask or follow social distancing rules.
The difference between the groups was that those in the antisocial group had higher scores in callousness, deceitfulness, hostility, impulsivity, irresponsibility, manipulativeness and risk taking than people in the empathy group.
But those in the latter group scored higher in empathy and resonate with other people.
The researchers said overall, their findings suggest ‘adherence to containment measures is more challenging’ for people with sociopathic traits.
‘Our findings indicated that antisocial traits, especially lower levels of empathy and higher levels of callousness, deceitfulness and risk-taking, are directly associated with lower compliance with containment measures,’ the researchers wrote.
‘These traits explain, at least partially, the reason why people continue not adhering to the containment measures even with increasing numbers of cases and deaths.’
The team also concluded that those with antisocial tendencies may pose a risk to themselves and others during the pandemic.
But lead researcher Professor Miguel said that the findings had to be approached with some caution, The Times reported.
‘We cannot state that if a person chooses not to wear a facemask, the only reason is because they are a sociopath,’ he said. ‘Although this is possible, there are likely other factors involved.’
So, in my humble opinion those of us who are not “sheeple” are about to be labeled sociopaths.
Those with “empathy” who care about others feelings are the “good guys”...and yes, “sheeple”. Not saying it is OK to not care about feelings, but I believe Freepers get my drift. Go against the mainstream and it’s because you’re a callous old sociopath.
I knew it was a matter of time before this label was thrown out there.....
Well, I know that I did not mindlessly follow the in crowds in high school or university, so I wonder if this is an influence, lol?
Wow, name calling to coerce obedience.
Typical liberalism.
Yeah. Whatever.
Liberalism and worse actually.
I say mask wearers tend to wear the mask for themselves, and to be sure they are fitting in with the sheep. NOT to protect others.
Without looking, I’m going to guess that such people have an “authoritarian personality” or “dark triad personality traits” something similar.
LOL. It’s because you had/have a mind of your own. Something the liberal/socialist cannot allow!!!
Ladies who write worthless articles, to promote socialism, are much more likely to have “ sociopathic tendencies “.
I have COPD, I can’t breathe with them on. That said, I never liked wearing masks on halloween.
No person should be forced to wear a mask.
The nuts are the people who will do as they are told even at the loss of their freedom.
i wear a mask to protect the unborn.
what?! that’s ridiculous. unborn babies cannot get covid.
ok, so i do not need to wear a mask. my body, my choice.
You get an “A” for the day. It’s worse than that even:
“They were more likely to feel socially detached and to engage in hostile behavior.”
Then call me a sociopath. Not the worst thing anyone has ever called me.
I refuse to wear government mind control devices willingly.
Said the ewe....
Sounds like the study was performed by Professor Gobble D. Gook.
OK, now. I’m a sociopath. You see me coming down the street without my mask on, you better give me a wide berth. No telling what evil I’m planning.
“The nuts are the people who will do as they are told even at the loss of their freedom.”
Amen.
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