PSYC 319 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anti-Social Behaviour, Dsm-5
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Commit antisocial behaviour predict future antisocial behaviour. Pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Onset age 15 and as indicated by 3 or more of the following. Not a developmental disorder, it"s an adult disorder so the individual is at least age 18 years old. Impairment in personality functioning in at least 2 of the 4 areas. Self worth comes from self gain, money. 6 or more of the following 7 pathological personality traits. Marked by impulsivity , irresponsibility, risk taking. Lack of anxiety or fear & maladaptive behaviours. Low level of anxiousness and withdrawal & high. Can psychopathic-like traits be identified in childhood. Is it appropriate to apply psychopathy to developmental population. Can psychopathic-like traits be prevented in childhood. Most severely antisocial children more likely to receive an adult diagnosis of psychopathy. Ask questions related to behaviours in childhood. Adults with psychopathy typically show an early onset of severe and enduring dysfunction.
