Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for others, impulsive behavior, lack of guilt or remorse. It begins in childhood as antisocial conduct disorder and continues into adulthood. The causes are thought to include abnormal brain function, unstable childhood environments, and smoking during pregnancy which can cause fetal brain damage. Treatment includes psychotherapy, institutionalization, incarceration, group therapy, medications, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

1. SAnti
Perso
ocial
nality
Disord
er

2. Personality
Disorder
A persistent pattern of
feelings
thoughts
behaviors
that is significantly
different from what is
considered normal in

3. Antisocial Personality Disorder
A pervasive pattern of
disregard
violation
of the rights of others.
It begins in childhood and
continues throughout
adulthood.

4. Children
Antisocial Conduct
Disorder
aggressive behavior
destructive behavior
manipulative behavior
rule breaking
Cannot be diagnosed with

5. Symptoms
Anti social and impulsive behavior
Disregard for societal standards
No indication of fear or
guilt

6. Controversy
Different Anti-social personality Same thing?
extremes?
Sociopathy Psychopathy
Common ground?

7. Causes Theories.

8. Abnormal brain function and serotonin have
been linked with impulsive behavior. Because
both the temporal lobes and prefrontal cortex
help regulate mood and behavior, it is possible
that ASP behavior stems from a functional
abnormality in the serotonin levels in said
regions.

9. An unstable or
abusive environment
during childhood
may contribute to
ASP. The lack of
emotional bonding at
a young age can
damage a persons
ability to form
intimate and trusting
relationships in the
future, causing them
to view others solely
as objects or victims.

10. Smoking during pregnancy could cause lower
oxygen levels for the fetus. This then results in
fetal brain injury, primarily in the temporal lobe,
which may later lead to the offspring being at
risk of the development of ASP.

11. “Treatment”
Psychotherapy
Institutionalization
Incarceration
Group therapy
Anti-depressants
Lithium Carbonate
Valporic Acid
Paradoxical interventions
Cognitive behavioral

12. “If they exhibit emotion, it’s in an effort to create
an impression.”
- J.B. Helfgott

13. Famous Psychopaths

14. Famous Psychopaths

15. Famous Psychopaths

16. Famous Psychopaths

17. Famous Psychopaths

18. Famous Psychopaths

19. Famous Psychopaths

20. Famous Psychopaths

22. References
• http://www.medicinenet.com/antisocial_personality_disorder/page3.htm
• http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx7t.htm
• http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx7t.htm
• http://allpsych.com/disorders/personality/antisocial.html
• http://www.suite101.com/content/manipulative-behaviors-of-kids-with-antisocial-conduct-
disorder-a294479
• http://beautyineverything.com/2282360004
• http://www.suite101.com/content/manipulative-behaviors-of-kids-with-antisocial-conduct-
disorder-a294479
• http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/portrait-of-psychopath?page=2
• http://allpsych.com/disorders/personality/antisocial.html
• http://www.ptypes.com/antisocialpd.html
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