Introduction

=An Introduction to Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) = //ASPD: a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others// For a more detailed definition, according to the DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic criterial for 301.7 Antisocial Personality Disorder, ASPD is “a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following: failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeated performing acts that are grounds for arrest, deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure, impulsivity or failure to plan ahead irritability and aggressiveness as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults, reckless disregard for safety of self or others, consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations, lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another” (APA, 2000).

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