what is sadistic disorder (SPD)
WHAT IS SADISM? It involves experiencing pleasure from watching others undergo discomfort or pain. The opponent-process theory illustrates the way by which these individuals not only act sadistically but also take great satisfaction in performing sadistic acts. Individuals having sadistic personalities can display recurrent episodes of aggression and cruel behavior. Sadism can also involve using emotional cruelty, intentionally manipulating other people through the tactical use of fear as well as a long-standing preoccupation with violence. Whereas certain sadistic personalities do gain pleasure and satisfaction from inflicting suffering and pain upon others, the act of sadism does not necessarily always involve the usage of violence or physical aggression. More frequently, sadistic individuals perform aggressive social behaviors and/or enjoy publicly humiliating other people to achieve a feeling of power and control over others. SADISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER CLASSIFICATION There are f