Antisocial personality disorder
Alternate Names : Psychopathic personality, Sociopathic personality, Personality disorder - antisocial
Symptoms & Signs
A person with antisocial personality disorder: - Breaks the law repeatedly
- Lies, steals, and fights often
- Disregards the safety of self and others
- Does not show any guilt
Diagnosis & Tests
To receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, a person must have shown behaviors of conduct disorder during childhood.
People with antisocial personality disorder may have the following signs: - Anger and arrogance
- Capable of acting witty and charming
- Good at flattery and manipulating other people's emotions
- Substance abuse and legal problems
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