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Apathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), sometimes referred to as sociopathy, are distinct concepts related to different psychological conditions:

  1. Apathy: Apathy refers to a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or emotional responsiveness towards things that typically evoke emotions or reactions in others. It involves a diminished or absent emotional or motivational engagement with the world around oneself. Apathy can be a symptom of various medical and psychiatric conditions, such as depression, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, or certain brain injuries. It is characterized by a general disinterest, indifference, and a reduced capacity to experience and express emotions.

  2. Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) / Sociopathy:

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