Are sociopaths with high IQ more likely to be high-functioning?

Yes.

  1. Sociopaths with high IQ’s and that come from good families where they are taught cognitive empathy become surgeons, lawyers, and bankers.
  2. Sociopaths with high IQ’s from abusive families and low socioeconomic status become mafia leaders, high end drug dealers, etc.
  3. Sociopaths with low IQ’s and abusive poor families become violent, often end up in prison.
  4. Sociopaths with low IQ’s and good families but working class backgrounds become police officers, join the military, or remain underemployed.
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