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Personality Disorders. What are personality disorders?. Class of disorders marked by extreme maladaptive or inflexible ways of dealing with others and one’s environment Do not suffer from anxiety nor do they behave in bizarre, incomprehensible ways.
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What are personality disorders? • Class of disorders marked by extreme maladaptive or inflexible ways of dealing with others and one’s environment • Do not suffer from anxiety nor do they behave in bizarre, incomprehensible ways. • Unable to establish meaningful relationships with other people, to assume social responsibilities, or adapt to their social environment
Anti-social personality • A personality disorder characterized by irresponsibility, shallow emotions, and a lack of conscience • The name is misleading it does not mean people who shun social interaction • Exhibit a persistent disregard for and violation of others’ rights • Treat people as objects to be used for gratification and then tossed aside when no longer needed
Anti-social personality • Seeking thrills is their main occupation and if they should injure other people along the way or break social rules, they do not feel shame or guilt • Many people with anti-social personalities can get away with destructive behaviour because they are intelligent, entertaining, and able to feign emotions they do not feel • Many are involved in illegal activities
Anti-social personality • Irresponsible and impulsive • Pursue immediate gratification • Make poor employees, unfaithful spouses, inattentive parents, and undependable friends • Moderately common disorder- seen in about 2%-4% of the population • It is more common among males than females
Anti-social personality Causes • Biological Factors • Dysfunction of the nervous system • Inadequate socialization and dysfunctional family systems • Discipline problems • Learned behaviour
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