Essays on Antisocial Personality Disorder

Has it ever crossed your mind that you were a sociopath or someone you knew was? The definition of a sociopathy according to Stout is someone who is completely free of internal restraints and unhampered liberty to do just as they please, without conscience. After…

Psychopathy is a personality disorder that is associated with antisocial personality disorder (APD) for being the key to distinguish between psychopathy and sociopathy (Pozzulo, Bennel & Forth, 2015, p. 301-302). Psychologists have contributed to the recognition of individuals with these characteristics through assessment measures like…

Abstract There is a significant body of research that demonstrates the link between exposure to abuse in childhood and subsequent criminal behaviors. However, research on the role of childhood trauma in the development of psychopathy is still scant. The purpose of this paper is to…

ASPD in Cruel Intentions Introduction The movie Cruel Intentions is centered on two upper class step-siblings and a bet they make. The brother, a prolific womanizer named Sebastian, and his step-sister, Kathryn, agree that if Sebastian can successfully seduce the new headmaster’s daughter they will…

Personality disorders influence numerous individuals in the public arena, however, are comprehended by a few. Personality disorders are characterized as a profoundly instilled, maladaptive and particular issue conduct. Such issue patterns commonly show themselves by early puberty and have an impeding effect on the individual’s…

Behavioral disorders are characterized by repetitive, sustained patterns of antisocial, aggressive or rebellious behaviors that seriously and permanently violate social expectations commensurate with age. The prevalence of behavioral disorders increases throughout childhood and is more common in boys than girls. The ICD-10 classification of mental…