The individual must be age 18 or older, as well as have a documented history of a conduct disorder before the age of 15. People having antisocial personality disorder are sometimes referred to as "sociopaths" and "psychopaths".

History

The history of the origins of antisocial personality disorder are closely related to the history of psychopathy.

Symptoms

Characteristics of people with antisocial personality disorder may include:

  • Persistent lying or stealing
  • Apparent lack of remorse or empathy for others
  • Cruelty to animals
  • Poor behavioral controls — expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper
  • A history of childhood conduct disorder
  • Recurring difficulties with the law
  • Tendency to violate the boundaries and rights of others
  • Substance abuse
  • Aggressive, often violent behavior; prone to getting involved in fights
  • Inability to tolerate boredom
  • Disregard for the safety of self or others

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Thu Sep 2 18:51:43 2010

Whats the difference between antisocial personality disorder and an addictive personality?
Q. Intelligent answers only please.
Asked by melissa - Thu Dec 31 13:45:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The antisocial personality disorder refers to a person that has little or no ability to maintain a social interaction and also finds it difficult to complete tasks that require group relationships or that will result in benefit for a society. Most of these people are selfish and can t understand the basics of social interaction. An addictive personality, as far as you state in the question, is not a personal disorder but rather a personality to which you feel unexpectedly and frequently attracted to. If you are refferring to addiction problems, then it is when a person develops a need for an element of satisfaction, and when that element of satisfaction is not supplied, then the person experiences anxiety and an urge to fullfil that "nee [cont.]
Answered by Vodka_86 - Thu Dec 31 20:04:29 2009

How do you deal with a family member with Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Q. Is there any hope? Are you kidding? He won't see a shrink willingly, nothing is/has ever been his fault and nothing is/had ever been wrong with him...This is what we're dealing with..
Asked by Natalie - Fri Aug 7 12:57:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. if it is severe enough to cause problems isn't he/she seeing a shrink or therapist ? it would be best to discuss this matter with the Dr.
Answered by PhuQue - Fri Aug 7 13:05:59 2009

What is the difference between Antisocial Personality Disorder, sociopathy and psychopathy?
Q. They all look the same to me.
Asked by Martin Farrell - Mon Jan 4 16:33:30 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sociopathy and psychopathy were both subsumed under the diagnosis "Antisocial Personality Disorder". ~Dr. B.~
Answered by michele - Mon Jan 4 16:58:43 2010

See also:

  • The Sociopathic Style: An Educational SeriesThe Sociopathic Style: An Educational Series
    sociopathicstyle.com
    Intended for major television/cable broadcast. Will cover many interviews with victims of sociopathic relationships and interviews with leaders in the field of sociopathy (psychopathy).

  • Open-Site: Antisocial Personality DisorderOpen-Site: Antisocial Personality Disorder
    open-site.org
    The distinction between the disorder and psychopathy, characteristics and traits, and cultural and social considerations.
  • LovefraudLovefraud
    lovefraud.com
    Warns people against romantic relationships with sociopaths, described as the most dangerous personality type of the human race. Includes advice on how to recognize them, with links to other resources.
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