Assignment 8: Antisocial Personality Disorder
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 in question must show a pattern of disregard for others and violating the rights of others from age 15 years, must be at least 18 years old and show a number of certain issues such as impulsivity, irritability, and aggressiveness. In the movie Girl, …show more content…
These illnesses include substance abuse, drug abuse. Conduct disorder, schizophrenia, mania, narcissist personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder and “normal” antisocial behavior. There are many theories as to what causes ASPD. Some say that it is because of abnormalities while the nervous system is developing. This can cause learning disorders, hyperactivity and persistent bedwetting. It is also shown through studies that if mothers smoked during pregnancy, their children had a higher risk of developing antisocial behavior. Brain imaging has also shows that abnormal brain function can cause antisocial behavior. Not only do biological components have a lot to do with ASPD, but the environment has an impact too. Inappropriate discipline and not enough supervision have been shown to be linked to antisocial behavior in kids. One of the other factors is child abuse. This has been linked to antisocial behavior because most of these children have parents who are violent and neglectful. With that being said, there are many reasons why someone would have ASPD. It could be a biological issue or environmental issue. It is unknown until studies are done on those in …show more content…
Unfortunately, she did not respond very well to these treatments. I do agree with the medication treatment. Medicine can have a powerful impact on the way a person acts. Medication can be used to control someone’s emotions, anger and more. If Lisa would have taken the medication like she was suppose to instead of refusing treatment for so long, it probably could have helped. I do disagree with the shock treatment and sedation. The sedation will only last as long as she is sedated and the shock therapy just seems over the top. Medication is all that I would use for the treatment of some of her symptoms just to make the her less violent. ASPD will get better with age, but there is the possibility of
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 in question must show a pattern of disregard for others and violating the rights of others from age 15 years, must be at least 18 years old and show a number of certain issues such as impulsivity, irritability, and aggressiveness. In the movie Girl, …show more content…
These illnesses include substance abuse, drug abuse. Conduct disorder, schizophrenia, mania, narcissist personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder and “normal” antisocial behavior. There are many theories as to what causes ASPD. Some say that it is because of abnormalities while the nervous system is developing. This can cause learning disorders, hyperactivity and persistent bedwetting. It is also shown through studies that if mothers smoked during pregnancy, their children had a higher risk of developing antisocial behavior. Brain imaging has also shows that abnormal brain function can cause antisocial behavior. Not only do biological components have a lot to do with ASPD, but the environment has an impact too. Inappropriate discipline and not enough supervision have been shown to be linked to antisocial behavior in kids. One of the other factors is child abuse. This has been linked to antisocial behavior because most of these children have parents who are violent and neglectful. With that being said, there are many reasons why someone would have ASPD. It could be a biological issue or environmental issue. It is unknown until studies are done on those in …show more content…
Unfortunately, she did not respond very well to these treatments. I do agree with the medication treatment. Medicine can have a powerful impact on the way a person acts. Medication can be used to control someone’s emotions, anger and more. If Lisa would have taken the medication like she was suppose to instead of refusing treatment for so long, it probably could have helped. I do disagree with the shock treatment and sedation. The sedation will only last as long as she is sedated and the shock therapy just seems over the top. Medication is all that I would use for the treatment of some of her symptoms just to make the her less violent. ASPD will get better with age, but there is the possibility of