Symptoms
What are two symptoms associated with antisocial personality disorder?
- Disregard for right vs. wrong
- Lie, cheat, manipulate
- Seeking personal gains
- Lack empathy and fail to show remorse
- Disrespectful, rude
- Little/no plan for the future
- Take dangerous, unnecessary risks
Does antisocial personality disorder affect more men or women?
Men
True or False: The exact cause of ASPD is still unknown
True
True or False: Antisocial personality disorder can be identified through a blood test.
False
When do ASPD symptoms/signs generally begin?
In early childhood, usually by the age of 8.
What age can antisocial personality disorder be diagnosed?
18 YEARS OLD
- Traits usually begin during late childhood or early teenage years
True or False: Very high numbers of incarcerated men and women have been diagnosed with ASPD.
True
What is one form of treatment for ASPD?
- Medication (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers)
- Therapy (psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, family therapy)
How common is antisocial personality disorder in the U.S. (%)?
Affects ~1% to 4% of the U.S. population
What disorder is usually a precursor to ASPD?
Conduct disorder
Name a risk factor that increases the risk of developing ASPD?
- Diagnosis of conduct disorder
- Trauma and/or abuse in early childhood
- Family history of mental health disorders
- Issues with drug and alcohol abuse
Is there a cure for antisocial personality disorder?
There is no cure for ASPD; that being said, people can learn to manage the condition throughout their lives and determine the blend of treatment that works for them
Around what ages do ASPD symptoms begin to lessen/improve?
After ~age 45
What is one reason that ASPD can often be difficult to diagnose?
- People with ASPD may not provide an accurate account of their symptoms and rarely feel that they need help
- ASPD shares similar symptoms with other personality disorders
- More than one type of disorder may be present
What is one potential cause of antisocial personality disorder?
The exact cause is unknown, but genetic factors and environmental factors are believed to contribute to the development of ASPD.
At what age do studies suggest that the symptoms of ASPD are the worst?
From ~24 to 44 years old