[ WP ] For the first time in his/her life , a sociopath feels empathy .

Actually sociopaths can feel empathy before any sort of therapy, even at a young age, not just false empathy. Studies have shown sociopaths have a `` empathy switch'' in their brains. It is often set to off but in certain situations they are capable of turning it on, usually in situations where they are asked to imagine the physical pain of another. While most of these experiences are rare, they do occur every now and then in a sociopath's lifetime. It is this `` switch'' that is part of their ability to be so charming to those they prey on. So the first time ( in most cases ) they felt their selective empathy would be in their childhood and they would be confused for a short time, then gain control over their new weapon. They would most likely use it to manipulate a sibling, parent or possibly a friend at first and master it as they age.
