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.