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Anti-Social personality disorder. Mrs. Marsh Psychology Period.5. Anti-Social personality disorder. Anti Social personality disorder is considered a form of madness in which the individual exhibits destructive behaviors , while maintaining rational thought.
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Anti-Social personality disorder Mrs. Marsh Psychology Period.5
Anti-Social personality disorder • Anti Social personality disorder is considered a form of madness in which the individual exhibits destructive behaviors , while maintaining rational thought.
Associated features • Impaired moral reasoning • Destructive Impulse Control • Loss of ability to love • Little to no regard for others feelings • Appropriate to be diagnosed as early as 15 years old • Charming, Attractive personalities
DSM IV-TR criteria • SYMPTOMS • The signs and symptoms include: • Lack of concern regarding society’s rules and expectations. • Repeated violations of the rights of others. • Unlawful behavior. • Lack of regard for the truth • In parents, neglect or abuse of children. • Lack of a steady job. Frequent job changes through quitting and/or being fired • Tendencies toward physical aggression and extreme irritability.
Dsm-iv-tr criteria • This problem is much more prevalent in males than females. • If present in females it usually starts during puberty. • Behaviors usually diminish after age 30.
Adult anti personality disorder • Adult antisocial behavior is not to be confused with the topic at hand. • this refers to illegal or immoral behavior for a criminal
etiology • BIOLOGICAL • Various brain abnormalities are cited as possible causes of anti-social personality disorder. • This includes problems in the prefrontal lobes of the brain an area involved in morals in one actions those who have this disorder are subject to it. • ENVOIRMENT • Anti social behaviors depending on family and school life it is possible to develop disorder at young age due to separation of parents. • Adopted children are subject to and more likely to develop this disorder.
prevalence • Typically affects about 4.5% of males and about .8% of females. • More prevalent in boys than girls. • Is considred one of the most troubling disorders to society.
treatments • TREATMENTS • As you can see people with this disorder don’t change easily the most beneficial treatment would be extensive therapy but most with this disorder don’t go only by being issued by a court system will they be willing • Even then the results can have little effect but if results are successful the subject feels guilt and remorse and will try to change.
prognosis • People under the age of 40 account for 66% of crime rates but commit 83% of violent crimes • about 1% of all prisoners are over 65 with diagnosis
references • Myers, D.G.(2010). Myers psychology for AP. Holland, Michigan or New York , Ny: Worth publishers • Retrived from http://www.accg.net/antisocial.htm
Dissicusion • Is Anti social personality disorder and Adult Anti-Personality disorder the same? • What happens to people with this disorder as they get older?