This video explains the difference between sociopathy and psychopathy. Both descriptors refer to antisocial personality disorder, but represent distinct patterns of behavior and etiology. Generally, a person suffering from sociopathy is thought to have developed the disorder as a result of a stressor, such as trauma. Genetics are thought to be responsible for psychopathy. Both are associated with criminality, however sociopathy is associated with impulsive criminal acts whereas psychopathy is associated with planned crimes. Meaningful relationships are difficult to form with psychopathy, but slightly easier to form with sociopathy.