antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is a persistent pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. ... The specific cause of Antisocial Personality Disorder is still unknown. ... Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead and irritability, aggressiveness, physical fights and assaults are all indications of antisocial personality disorder. ... To be diagnosed with antisocial personality an individual must be at least eighteen years old, with evidence of conduct disorder before fifteen years (Diagnostic 649). People with antisocial personality disorder appear to be charming at time and make relationships, however, these relationshios end whenever they see necessary and the relationships are without meaning, even marriages. ... Antisocial Personality Disorder can be explained using the psychological five-factor model of personality. ... Those with antisocial personality disorder may have unrealistic expectations, depend on others for emotional support and decision making, and have irrational beliefs. ... These five factors together are what typically make up an antisocial personality individual (McCrae 306). ... Those that work with antisocial personality disorder individuals need an increased awareness of personality disorders and how it affects their lives.