Starlene Newcomb AC1304946 C041-Introduction to Psychology Assignment 8- Antisocial Personality Disorder 11/18/2014 Antisocial Personality Disorder Antisocial Personality Disorder use to be referred to as psychopathic personality or psychopathy according to J. Reid Moloy‚ Ph.D. Those with ASPD may show a pattern of disregard for others‚ violating the rights of others‚ history of crime‚ legal issues‚ impulsive and aggressive behavior. In order to diagnose ASPD based on the DSM-IV terms‚ the patient
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Paranoid Personality Disorder Paranoid personality disorder is a condition where an individual experiences high amounts of distrust in others‚ high alertness for potential threats‚ and an overall deep rooted sense of suspicion‚ despite evidence to the contrary if presented to them. People with this disorder distrust others and constantly feel threatened by the world around them. They tend to be hyper-aware of their surroundings and constantly scan for perceived dangers leading to high stress and
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Schizotypal personality disorder Explanation: People with schizotypal personality disorder are more comfortable turning away from others‚ rather than learning to have meaningful interpersonal relationships. This isolation contributes to distorted perceptions about how interpersonal relationships are supposed to happen. A person with schizotypal personality disorder has odd behaviors and thoughts that would typically be viewed by others as eccentric‚ erratic‚ and bizarre. They are known on occasion
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and Treatment for Avoidant Personality Disorder Each person is unique in how life is viewed and how one reacts to a variety of situations. These unique differences make up one’s personality. Extreme views‚ feelings‚ and reactions may cause specific personality disorders that may disrupt a person’s life. Avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) is one type of personality disorder that may explain why a person reacts to situations. The first step in overcoming this disorder is by seeking help to diagnose
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The article I have chosen to write about is “Life with Borderline Personality Disorder” by Alaska Young. Ms. Young shares the experience she has with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Alaska said that she has live with this disorder since a very young age. Ms. Young says “When I was in middle school‚ I became depressed‚ in addition to the anxiety I had been feeling since I was a very small child.” This disorder only grows stronger as she grows older. Ms. Young says that when she had friends
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Abstract Antisocial describes someone who is unable‚ or chooses not‚ to spend time with other people‚ and sometimes expresses their feelings in an unkind or rude way. People with Antisocial Personality Disorder (sociopath‚ psychopath) try to get their way without being considerate of others. They show spontaneous behavior‚ which humiliates or harms other people. They do not lack any feeling for or understanding of norms‚ nor have they any feeling of guilt. They do not seem to be able to plan actions
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Multiple Personality Disorder Multiple Personality Disorder is also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)‚ which is a severe condition in which two or more identities‚ or personalities‚ are present and take control of an individual. The person will also experience memory loss‚ causing them not to remember any of their identities but their own. DID was called Multiple Personality Disorder until 1994‚ when the name was changed to reflect a better understanding of the condition‚ that it is
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The Environmental Causes of Schizotypal Personality Disorder Schizotypal personality disorder (SPD)‚ is considered by many as part of the schizophrenic spectrum. It is characterized by discomfort with other people‚ peculiar patterns of thinking and behavior‚ and eccentricity. These may take the form of cognitive or perceptual disturbances. Yet‚ unlike schizophrenia‚ these psychotic symptoms are not as fully developed as delusions or hallucinations but instead can be characterized as perceptual
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Prisoner Rehabilitation Antisocial personality disorder is considered one of the most difficult of all personality disorders to treat. Individuals rarely seek treatment on their own and may only initiate therapy when mandated by a court. The efficacy of treatment for antisocial personality disorder is largely unknown. Few individuals seek medical attention specifically for antisocial personality disorder‚ or ASP. Antisocials who seek care do so for other problems such as marital problems‚ alcohol
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someone you know has Antisocial Personality Disorder. Antisocial Personality Disorder is a personality disorder recognized within the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. This disorder is a lifelong infliction that affects more men than women. An approximate six percent of men and one percent of women in the United States population are considered "sociopaths" or "psychopaths" (Wood). In order to be diagnosed with this disorder‚ the individual must be at least
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