Antisocial personality disorder

Among the “tells” that indicate a person may have this clinically diagnosable disorder is a lack of concern for how their actions affect others. If they have an objective in mind, their means to reach it reflect only their desire to get what they want – with no regard for the potential fallout for anyone else. They have no hesitation in Career Disruption Individuals with ASPD are highly unlikely to climb the corporate ladder as they are likely to have minimal interest in meeting others’ expectations or following the rules. They may desire success, but their view of it is self-centered and myopic. They can’t be bothered to show up at work on time, complete tasks, or meet the needs of others. They can use their powers of manipulation and deceit to be given a job, but those same traits, coupled with impulsivity and tendencies towards violence and irritability, will be what loses them the job just as quickly. Relationships Risks An individual with ASPD can come across as an attractive “bad boy” or “bad girl” type. Their disregard for the rules can be a turn-on and the novelty they offer can be especially seductive. Unfortunately, this type of relationship isn’t designed for the long haul. It’s not uncommon for someone to imagine that love can change a beloved’s bad behavior, but that's not likely to be the case for someone with ASPD. This person may initially be appealing, but they may not maintain an intimate relationship due to their inability to truly care about the feeling...

What is antisocial personality disorder? Antisocial personality disorder, like other personality disorders, is a longstanding pattern of behavior and experience that impairs functioning and causes distress. By definition, people with antisocial personality disorder don't follow society's norms, are deceitful and intimidating in relationships, and are inconsiderate of the rights of others. People with this type of personality may take part in criminal activity. But if they do, they are not sorry for their hurtful deeds. They can be impulsive, reckless and sometimes violent. This disorder is far more common and more apparent in men than women. People with antisocial personality disorder generally do not value "playing by the rules." They do so only if they are threatened with punishment. This attitude leads to a tendency to exploit others. They take advantage of the fairness or softheartedness of others, and they feel indifferent toward or even contemptuous of their victims. A person with this disorder has little, if any, ability to be intimate with another person. Any lasting relationships are likely to involve some degree of abuse or neglect. Yet people with this disorder are sometimes charming and can be good actors who use lies and distortion to keep relationships going. Some with antisocial personality disorder have no goal beyond the pleasure of deceiving or harming others. People with antisocial personality disorder appear to care for no one but themselves. They may b...

Overview What is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition. People with ASPD show a lack of respect toward others. They don’t follow socially accepted norms or rules. People with ASPD may break the law or cause physical or emotional harm to the people around them. They may disregard consequences or refuse to take responsibility for their actions. ASPD is one of many How common is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? Research suggests that ASPD affects about 1% to 4% of people in the U.S. Is having antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) the same as being a sociopath? Sometimes the terms “sociopath” or “sociopathy” get used to describe ASPD. Healthcare providers don’t use these terms as clinical diagnoses. But traits of ASPD and sociopathy overlap, including a general lack of conscience. Symptoms and Causes What causes antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? There is no single cause of ASPD, but the following factors may increase a person’s risk of developing the disorder: • Biology: People with ASPD may have unusual levels of serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that regulates our mood and feelings of happiness. • Environment: Trauma or abuse early in childhood increases the risk of developing ASPD later in life. • Genetics: There may be some genetics factors that can predispose some individuals to develop ASPD. However, there is no one genetic factor that is thought to be responsible for the co...

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The lack of remorse, tendency to manipulate, and limited empathy associated with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) may lead to behaviors that could jeopardize the safety of others. But this isn’t always the case. Antisocial personality disorder is the formal mental health diagnosis for what’s commonly referred to as “sociopathy.” People living with the condition are often labeled “sociopaths.” ASPD is a Lack of remorse and emotional empathy may be The clinical features of sociopathy are typically associated with a higher potential for dangerous behaviors and criminality. It doesn’t mean every person with ASPD is dangerous or engages in destructive behavior. Entertainment media and true crime spotlights have painted a grim picture of Fictional antagonists and most-wanted criminals are readily labeled “sociopaths.” This misconception has contributed to a sense of stigma and stereotype about what it means to live with an antisocial personality. According to “It is best to think of A “Sometimes, we have these [sociopathic] traits and we can use them for appropriate and helpful endeavors rather than hurtful nefarious deeds,” adds Tzall. Sometimes, people with sociopathy are labeled as dangerous because they may tend to engage in abusive behaviors. The link between antisocial personality and psychological abuse is two-fold, though. “ Psychological abuse during childhood, also called • constant criticism • • threats • withholding affection • lack of guidance or support Socio...

• Antagonism: Antagonism in ASPD is displayed through manipulation, such as using charming behavior to influence someone. People with ASPD often engage in vengeful behaviors over minor slights and may even resort to aggression, violence, and cruelty. • Disinhibition: Disinhibition in ASPD is characterized by a disregard of social conventions and reckless, risk-taking behaviors at the expense of others' safety or feelings. It is not uncommon for people with ASPD to break promises, miss appointments, or drop activities out of boredom or spite. • Emotional detachment: People with ASPD exhibit greater egocentric behaviors, making it difficult to establish balanced and supportive relationships. This emotional detachment can complicate psychotherapy, the practice of which relies heavily on open interaction. • Negative affectivity: Negative affectivity is characterized by unstable and unpredictable mood changes that are more dramatic than a situation warrants. This includes intense anxiety over social situations, persistent fear of rejection, or sudden swings into a deep depression, shame, or guilt. Suicidal thoughts are not uncommon. • Disinhibition: People with BPD may engage in impulsive, risky behaviors, often due to frantic efforts to avoid real or anticipated abandonment or to change intolerable emotional states. These actions are often turned inward, resulting in self-harm or self-destructiveness. Appointments, promises, and activities will be readily dropped more out of a...

Psychopathy is a condition characterized by the absence of Psychopaths can appear normal, even charming. Underneath, they lack any semblance of Psychopaths spark popular fascination and clinical anguish: Adult psychopathy is largely resistant to treatment, though programs exist to treat callous, unemotional youth in hopes of preventing them from maturing into psychopaths. Brain anatomy, Psychopathy is a spectrum disorder and can be diagnosed using the 20-item Hare Psychopathy Checklist, which features traits such as lack of empathy, pathological The checklist was developed in the 1970s by the Canadian researcher Robert Hare. A true assessment should be conducted by a mental health professional. The revised version of the checklist includes the following characteristics: • Glibness/superficial charm • Grandiose sense of • Need for stimulation/proneness to • Pathological lying • Conning/manipulative • Lack of remorse or • Shallow affect (i.e., reduced emotional responses) • Callous/lack of empathy • Parasitic lifestyle • Poor behavioral controls • Promiscuous • Early behavioral problems • Lack of realistic, long-term • Impulsivity • Irresponsibility • Failure to accept responsibility for one's own actions • Many short-term marital relationships • Juvenile delinquency • Revocation of conditional release (from prison) • Criminal versatility (i.e., commits diverse types of crimes) Individuals with antisocial personalities have distinct histories and combinations of traits—and t...

For antisocial personality disorder, estimated 12-month prevalence rates in the US (based on older Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM] criteria) range from about 0.2 to 3.3%. Antisocial personality disorder is more common among men than among women (6:1), and there is a strong heritable component. Prevalence decreases with age, suggesting that patients can learn over time to change their maladaptive behavior. Comorbidities are common. Most patients also have a Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders involve a pathologic pattern of behaviors in which patients continue to use a substance despite experiencing significant problems related to its use. Diagnosis of substance... read more (and about half of those with a substance use disorder meet criteria for antisocial personality disorder). Patients with antisocial personality disorder often also have an Overview of Learning Disorders Learning disorders are conditions that cause a discrepancy between potential and actual levels of academic performance as predicted by the person’s intellectual abilities. Learning disorders... read more , Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD, ADHD) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The 3 types of ADHD are predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive... read more , or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a perva...