Both state that psychopathy (or sociopathy) may be considered synonyms of their diagnosis. Azarian states that this is consistent with a narcissistic personality disorder and symptoms of sociopathy. Also, the character is narcissistic and at times emotionally unstable, with strains of sociopathy. It is sometimes considered synonymous with sociopathy. Larsen displays characteristics similar to what would later be described as sociopathy. However, he may have well leaned towards sociopathy instead. Cody's perceived sociopathy has not been shown in the television series.