Antisocial Personality Behavior
Antisocial Personality Behavior
When we define abnormal behavior we must keep in mind that “normal” differs from culture to culture. What it is normal for a person from India is completely strange for a person from Europe, Colombia or Japan. To determine whether a person’s behavior is abnormal psychologist use three basic criteria as follows: Deviation from statistical norms and social norms, maladaptive behavior, and personal distress. If the individual’s behavior is considered “abnormal”, mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as a methodical tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. This paper will focus on the exploration of personality disorder and more specifically antisocial personality disorder. To analyze this mental illness I will reflect on the film “Girl interrupted” mainly focusing on Lisa Rowe, her mental illness, behavior, and experiences during her stay in a mental institution.
Before discussing specific behavior disorder, is crucial to establish whether the individual’s behavior is normal or abnormal. To do this, the use of three basic criteria will aid in the process as follow: Deviation from statistical norms and social norms maladaptive behavior, and personal distress. Deviation from statistical norms and social norms: refers to what is out of the norm and standards, any behavior that deviates from the rest of society. Maladaptive behavior: describes how the behavior interferes with the person’s ability to form satisfying personal or professional relationship. Distress: defines the individual affects in accordance to his or her emotions or feelings. Once the behavior is considered abnormal, a mental health professional will use the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) to identify the mental disorder or illness.
The DSM uses a five level diagnostic system; these 5 levels give the, clinician a comprehensive diagnosis that contains the factors that
When we define abnormal behavior we must keep in mind that “normal” differs from culture to culture. What it is normal for a person from India is completely strange for a person from Europe, Colombia or Japan. To determine whether a person’s behavior is abnormal psychologist use three basic criteria as follows: Deviation from statistical norms and social norms, maladaptive behavior, and personal distress. If the individual’s behavior is considered “abnormal”, mental health professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as a methodical tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. This paper will focus on the exploration of personality disorder and more specifically antisocial personality disorder. To analyze this mental illness I will reflect on the film “Girl interrupted” mainly focusing on Lisa Rowe, her mental illness, behavior, and experiences during her stay in a mental institution.
Before discussing specific behavior disorder, is crucial to establish whether the individual’s behavior is normal or abnormal. To do this, the use of three basic criteria will aid in the process as follow: Deviation from statistical norms and social norms maladaptive behavior, and personal distress. Deviation from statistical norms and social norms: refers to what is out of the norm and standards, any behavior that deviates from the rest of society. Maladaptive behavior: describes how the behavior interferes with the person’s ability to form satisfying personal or professional relationship. Distress: defines the individual affects in accordance to his or her emotions or feelings. Once the behavior is considered abnormal, a mental health professional will use the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) to identify the mental disorder or illness.
The DSM uses a five level diagnostic system; these 5 levels give the, clinician a comprehensive diagnosis that contains the factors that
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