Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.
Alternative NamesPsychopathic personality; Sociopathic personality; Personality disorder - antisocial
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsPersonality disorders are long-term (chronic) patterns of behaviors and relationships that interfere with a person's life over many years.
The cause of antisocial personality disorder is unknown. Genetic factors and child abuse are believed to contribute to the development of this condition. People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk. Far more men than women are affected. The condition is common in prison populations.
Fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality.
SymptomsA person with antisocial personality disorder:
To receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, a person must have shown behaviors of conduct disorder during childhood.
People with antisocial personality disorder may have the following signs:
Antisocial personality disorder is one of the most difficult personality disorders to treat. People with this condition rarely seek treatment on their own. They may only start therapy when required to by a court.
The effectiveness of treatment for antisocial personality disorder is not known.
Expectations (prognosis)Symptoms tend to peak during the late teenage years and early 20's. They may improve on their own by a person's 40's.
ComplicationsComplications can include imprisonment and drug abuse.
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with a mental health professional if:
Moore Dp, Jefferson JW. Antisocial personality disorder. In: Moore DP, Jefferson JW, eds. Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2004: chap 137.
Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, along with a lack of empathy and remorse. Individuals with this disorder may engage in behaviors such as lying, impulsivity, aggression, and a lack of regard for safety. It is important for people with this disorder to seek professional help for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.
Alternative NamesSociopathic personality; Sociopathy; Personality disorder - antisocial
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe causes of antisocial personality disorder are unknown. Genetic factors and child abuse are believed to contribute to the development of this condition. People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk. Far more men than women are affected. The condition is common in people who are in prison.
Fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality.
Some people believe that psychopathic personality (psychopathy) is the same disorder. Others believe that psychopathic personality is a similar but more severe disorder.
SymptomsA person with antisocial personality disorder may:
Like other personality disorders, antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed based on a psychological evaluation and the history and severity of symptoms. To be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, a person must have had conduct disorder during childhood.
TreatmentAntisocial personality disorder is one of the most difficult personality disorders to treat. People with this condition rarely seek treatment on their own. They may only start therapy when required to by a court.
The effectiveness of treatment for antisocial personality disorder is not known. Treatments that show the person the negative consequences of illegal behavior seem to hold the most promise.
Expectations (prognosis)Symptoms tend to peak during the late teenage years and early 20s. They sometimes improve on their own by a person's 40s.
ComplicationsComplications can include imprisonment, drug abuse, violence, and suicide.
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with a mental health professional if:
Blais MA, Smallwood P, Groves JE, Rivas-Vazquez RA. Personality and personality disorders. In: Stern TA, Rosenbaum JF, Fava M, Biederman J, Rauch SL, eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2008:chap 39.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/14/2010
Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and David B. Merrill, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Common symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include a lack of empathy or regard for others' feelings, disregard for social norms and rules, impulsivity, deceitfulness, and a history of aggression or criminal behavior. Individuals with this disorder may engage in manipulative or exploitative behavior without remorse.
Some disorders associated with lack of empathy include narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and certain forms of autism spectrum disorder. These disorders can hinder an individual's ability to understand or connect with others' emotions and perspectives.
Antisocial Personality Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Individuals with this disorder often display behaviors such as deceitfulness, impulsivity, aggression, and a lack of remorse for their actions. They may also have a history of legal problems or conflicts with authority figures.
The term "antisocial personality disorder" encompasses the traits and behaviors associated with both psychopathy and sociopathy, including a lack of empathy, disregard for laws and social norms, and manipulative tendencies.
Antisocial Personality Disorder was first officially recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980. However, the concept of the disorder has been observed and studied for much longer, with roots dating back to the early 19th century.
Antisocial personality does not have a starting age, but rather a cutoff. Antisocial Personality Disorder must be exhibited before the age of 12, at the latest the age of 15.
1. Antisocial personality Disorder 2. Borderline Personality Disorder
Yes, I believe that both bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder can coexist. People are complex and unique and both the labels of bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder are abstractions are are ways to classify human beings.
Common symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include a lack of empathy or regard for others' feelings, disregard for social norms and rules, impulsivity, deceitfulness, and a history of aggression or criminal behavior. Individuals with this disorder may engage in manipulative or exploitative behavior without remorse.
Some good movies and films for studying personality disorders are "Gone With the Wind" (narcissistic personality disorder), "Funny Girl" (narcissistic personality disorder), "Girl, Interrupted" (borderline personality disorder), "The Godfather" (antisocial personality disorder), and "Wall Street" (antisocial personality disorder).
could be depression, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, paranoid Personality Disorder, etc. . .
No.
Antisocial Personality Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Individuals with this disorder often display behaviors such as deceitfulness, impulsivity, aggression, and a lack of remorse for their actions. They may also have a history of legal problems or conflicts with authority figures.
I think a concommitant disorder with an antisocial disorder would be generalized anxiety, paranoia, addiction and dissociative identity disorder (DID).
Narcissistic personality disorder or antisocial personality disorder would be candidates.
The essential feature of the antisocial personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and the violation of, the rights of others. Desalvo most certainly qualifies.
Antisocial personality disorder.