Antisocial Personality Disorder

A compilation of key terms and definitions related to Antisocial Personality Disorder, highlighting different theories, personality types, and characteristic behaviors associated with the disorder.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.

Adventurer (Oldham and Morris, 1995)

Intrepid individuals who live on the edge, challenging boundaries and restrictions, often admired for their socially acceptable forms of adventurousness.

Dissenting Personality (Millon et al., 1994)

Unconventional individuals who do things their own way, often flaunting social norms and viewing authority with contempt.

Impulsivity

A characteristic of individuals who act spontaneously without considering the consequences of their actions.

Lack of remorse

An indifference or rationalization of having hurt or exploited others, typical in individuals with antisocial traits.

Risk-Taking Antisocial

Individuals who actively seek out risky situations for stimulation, often performing to impress others.

Covetous Antisocial

Individuals driven by a desire for what they feel entitled to, often characterized by envy and a drive for retribution.

Nomadic Antisocial

Individuals who drift along society’s margins, often feeling jinxed or doomed, and existing at the edge of social acceptance.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A view that suggests antisocial behavior arises from an underdeveloped superego, allowing the id's impulses to dominate.

Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

A perspective focusing on how distorted cognitions and emotional deficits in antisocial individuals influence their interactions and behavior.