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", although some researchers believe that these terms are not synonymous with ASPD.

History

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

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Mon Feb 15 16:45:27 2010

Do you know a dissocial personality disordered person? ( Also called antisocial personality disorder)?
Q. Formerly labeled psychopath, these people are not the blood thirsty stereotypes seen in the movies and read about. They are often high functioning and charming.
Asked by Pattim - Sat Jan 10 10:04:44 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I resent the "disorder" part of this diagnosis! Syndrome, yes, but disorder? That's a bit strong!
Answered by Swamp Thing - Sat Jan 10 10:18:31 2009

What's the difference between a psychopath, sociopath, anti-social disorder, and dissocial disorder?
Q. I know many say they're the same thing, but I've heard that experts say they're not. Psychopathy and sociopathy are not in the official psychiatric disorders, although they do have diagnosis for those two informally outside of psychiatry. What's the difference between these four? I've heard that in some cases, someone can be a psychopath, but not anti-social personality disorder or a sociopath, etc.
Asked by Nick from Utah - Wed May 13 19:13:44 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. So I'm a PsyD student studying this particular area of study. do not allow anyone to tell you they are all the same they are not. Just like an onion has layers this does too. Antisocial Personality disorder is the American Psychiatrist Association's disorder described in the DSM-IV-TR which is the diagnostic tool psychiatrists and Psychologists use in the US. Dissocial Personality Disorder (DSPD) is the diagnositc disorder described in the ICD-10 which is the international diagnostic tool by the World health Organization. now let me see if I can break this down without confusing anyone. The top of the totem pole is Dissocial Personality Disorder. The criteria for this disorder is very similar to Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).… [cont.]
Answered by lord777ak13 - Thu May 14 14:02:00 2009

Can I be a psychologist with a mental illness?
Q. I have dissocial personality disorder, and I want to go into a career as a psychologist, but can I become a psychologist with this mental illness?
Asked by Daniel - Sat Apr 4 21:28:50 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would think that as long a you have worked on your issues and are stable, it would be great. I don't think Psychologist, Psychiatrist and counselors have to have a mental illness, but I do believe we can better see where the client/patient is coming from. For sure when the person is resincent to therapy, the psych/counselor might be able to better understand how to "hook them". I know in my experience women I work with, with addictions, think I can understand them better than a counselor that never has had a drug/alcohol issue. God Bless and Best of Luck Reggie
Answered by ReggieR - Sat Apr 4 21:46:01 2009

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hu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GM

there is actually quite a bit of research on sociopathy, you might try looking under antisocial personality disorder as well. try doing a search in google scholar. the majority of "sociopaths" are not criminals as legally defined, but are all by ... myself as a fully fledged socio as it would be very far from the truth but I show a big number of traits typical for them. Apart from my putative ASD, . dissocial personality disorder. seems to describe my traits very accurately. ...

josef fritzl - psychopath?
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Mon, 05 May 2008 21:55:22 GM

here's the icd-10 classification for . dissocial personality disorder. (dspd). f60.2 . dissocial personality disorder. . . personality disorder. , usually coming to attention because of a gross disparity between behaviour and the prevailing social ...

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:45:27 GM

The World Health Organization takes a similar stance in its ICD-10 by referring to psychopathy, sociopathy, antisocial . personality. , asocial . personality. , and amoral . personality. as synonyms for . dissocial personality disorder. ." ...