Narcissistic traits are characteristic of someone who has an intense love for himself. In spite of deep-seated feelings of inferiority and insecurity, narcissists often exude arrogance, manipulate other people’s feelings, and seek admiration from others.

Narcissistic personality disorder is a lifelong condition that tends to affect more men than women and often occurs in early adulthood. Those who suffer from this condition are often seen as egotistical, but there are methods to treating the disorder.

Psychopaths and sociopaths are both mental disorders but are in general are quite different from each other. What are the similarities and differences between psychopath and sociopath in terms of temperament and violent tendencies?