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Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.Psychopathic personality; Sociopathic personality; Personality disorder- antisoci...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2008
Also known as psychopathy, sociopathy or dyssocial personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder(APD) is a diagnosis applied to persons who routinely behave with little or no regard for the rights, safety or feelings of others. This patter...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
You may think of your "personality” as the self you show to others. But personality is more than a nice smile or sense of humor. It's the way a person thinks about and relates to the world. A personality disorder can make it hard to relate in healthy ways. But there is hope. A doctor or mental health professional can help.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Antisocial personality disorder in adults is also referred to as sociopathy or psychopathy.Antisocial behavior can be broken down into two components: the presence of antisocial(i.e., angry, aggressive, or disobedient) behavior and the absence of ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Also known as sociopathy or psychopathy.About 3% of males and 1% of females develop antisocial personality disorder, which is essentially the adult version of childhood conduct disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is only diagnosed in people ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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