Characteristics
This characteristic is closely related but not identical to APD
What is Psychopathy.
This personality disorder involves a persistent pattern of violating social norms and the rights of others beginning in childhood and continuing into adulthood.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)
Bateman maintains a polished, charismatic public persona despite harmful behaviour, demonstrating this psychopathy trait.
What is superficial charm
This famous scene highlights Bateman’s extreme competitiveness and insecurity about status symbols.
What is the business card scene?
Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder frequently violate laws and social rules, demonstrating a failure to conform to these.
What are social norms.
According to DSM-5, symptoms of this disorder must include evidence of this childhood condition before age 15.
What is a Conduct Disorder
Bateman’s lack of guilt after harming others illustrates this major APD symptom.
What is lack of remorse?
This scene shows Bateman's ability to show his lack of guilt, along with manipulation, and absent range of emotion.
What is his second meeting with detective Kimball
The ability to disregard the safety of others/ see their actions as not immoral.
What is lack of remorse.
Repeatedly lying, using aliases, or manipulating others for personal gain reflects this DSM-5 symptom of Antisocial Personality Disorder.
What is Deceitfulness
His sudden violent outbursts reflect this APD characteristic related to emotional regulation.
What is impulsivity or irritability?
In this clip, Patrick expresses his lack of emotion, need to harm others, and feels as though he will impulsively go crazy.
What is the frenzy scene.