PSYCH66 - Antisocial Personality Disorder

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Antisocial Personality Disorder definition

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

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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

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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

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What term is used to clinically describe those with ASPD?

psychopath

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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

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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

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Treatment for ASPD

Typically ineffective

  • more difficult when they reach adulthood

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Why is treatment typically ineffective for people with ASPD

  • they refuse to comply

  • lack of conscience

  • disregard for therapy

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