DSM VTR
The cluster that Antisocial PD is a part of?
Cluster B
Differential diagnosis
Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder
This is the stigma found to be held by jury members about people with ASPD
What is more violent, but generally sane and responsible for their actions
The disorder that would have been evident in childhood of a person later diagnosed with Antisocial personality disorder
Conduct Disorder
Reasons for going to therapy
If it is beneficial to them, ex. increases chances of parole or probation.
This is specific effect of being labeled a delinquent by teachers, parents, and peers that can cause long term consequences (hint: 3 words)
Self-fufilling prophecy
A fictional character that you believe has Antisocial Personality Disorder. (will need examples of meeting specific criteria)
A. 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:
1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors, as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest.
2. Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.
3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults.
5. Reckless disregard for safety of self or others.
6. Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations.
7. Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
B. The individual is at least age 18 years.
C. There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.
D. The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
These two disorders cannot be the cause of the antisocial behavior
Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Individual therapy approaches
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Approach, Cognitive Therapy Approach, Interpersonal Approach
Two labels that are sometimes given to people with ASPD that are not always correct
What is Psychopath or Sociopath
Three of the criteria that show a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others
1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors, as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest.
2. Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.
3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults.
5. Reckless disregard for safety of self or others.
6. Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations.
7. Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
The most ineffective therapy approach for Antisocial Personality Disorder
Individual therapy has been proven to be ineffective with this personality disorder.
These are some of the characteristics of a primary psychopath
Superficial charm and good intelligence
Pathological egocentricity
Untruthfulness and insincerity
Manipulative
Lack of remorse or guilt
General poverty of affective reactions
Unresponsive to interpersonal relationships
Impulsive
Absence of delusions and anxiety