Antisocial Personality Disorder Research Paper

Antisocial personality disorder, APD, is defined as a pattern of disregard of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years. APD can be identified by disregard for safety of self or others, lack of remorse, failure to plan ahead, and is indicated by repeated physical fights or assault. Usually these individuals are at least 18 years of age or older but there may be evidence of APD before the age of 15 years. APD is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or a manic episode. APD is just a part of psychopathy. Psychopathy is a disorder that is characterized by a lack of remorse, manipulativeness, criminal versatility, and the persistent violation of social norms. Individuals with psychopathic tendencies also tend to have a parasitic …show more content…
These six diagnoses include CD, oppositional defiant disorder(ODD), disruptive behavior disorder not otherwise specific(DBD-NOS), adjustment disorder: with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct, adjustment disorder: with mixed disturbance of conduct, and child or adolescent antisocial behavior. CD is defined as a behavioral problem involving persistent violations of the rights of others(Ramsland). ODD is when children and adolescents exhibit a pattern of defiant behavior. This includes resistance to authority figures. DBD-NOS is a category for people who show both CD and ODD but do not meet the criteria for either. Adjustment disorder: with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct is an array of emotional symptoms and antisocial behaviors that happen within three months of a stressor. Adjustment disorder: with mixed disturbance of conduct only includes antisocial behaviors. Child or adolescent antisocial behavior is for antisocial behaviors that are isolated and not related to a mental disorder(Ramsland). Risk factors for children with any of these disorders include hyperactive and impulsive behaviors, display of antisocial behaviors in an

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