EMOTIONS AND SOCIOPATHY

Questions are raised about several issues discussed by Mealey: (1) the nature of the distinction between primary and secondary sociopaths, ( 2) some difficulties with a general arousal theory of criminality, and (3) the possible role of countervailing forces in the development of sociopathy. An important area that calls for attention is the patterni ng of different specific emotions in the lives of sociopaths as compar ed to other groups.