PSYCH66 - Antisocial Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder definition

pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others

At what age must ASPD occur for it to be legit?

Age 15 - pt must at least be diagnosed OR show conduct tendencies by this age

Actual answer: 18 years old

Information about Antisocial Personality D/O

• have a hard time with rules + authority figures

• impulsive + reckless

• men = more likely to be diagnosed

• very caught up in legal system

• manipulative

• Mentality = no regard for others’ feelings

  • blame victims

What term is used to clinically describe those with ASPD?

psychopath

IMPORTANT things to remember about ASPD

• Persistently disregard + violate the rights of others

• Antisocial —> Anti society —> Anti social norm

• this disorder is most closely linked to adult criminal behavior

Diagnostic Criteria for ASPD

3 or more of the following:

• failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors (actions that’re grounds for arrest)

• deceitfulness

• impulsivity or failure to plan ahead

• irritability or aggressiveness

• reckless disregard for safety of others

• consistent irresponsibility

• lack of remorse

Treatment for ASPD

Typically ineffective

• more difficult when they reach adulthood

Why is treatment typically ineffective for people with ASPD

• they refuse to comply

• lack of conscience

• disregard for therapy