Disorder: behavior or psychological syndrome that is present in an individual and that reflects some kind of underlying psychobiological dysfunction…
Marla is a 42 year old Hispanic female accountant, that has complaints of trouble sleeping, feeling jumpy all the time, and unable to concentrate. With these symptoms it is causing her issues at work. There are several disorders that Marla could be suffering from but, it seems to be that one stands out from the rest. Post-Traumatic Disorder also known as PTSD, this is caused when a person experiences something traumatic such as a violent crime against them, a car accident, active military combat duty, the loss of a loved one, etc.…
A person with cluster C personality disorders struggles with persistent and overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety they may show patterns of behaviour that most people would regard as antisocial and withdrawn an example is avoidant personality disorder where the person appears painfully shy/socially inhibited/ feels inadequate…
Personality disorder refers to a class of personality types and enduring behaviours associated with significant distress or disability, which appear to deviate from social expectations particularly in relating to other humans.…
Personality disorders: social disorders, characterised by an individual’s pattern of behaviour, cognition, and inner experience, these patterns of behaviour are developed early on and are seen to be inflexible and cause distress and/or disability. For the pattern of behaviour to be classed as a disorder it means that the patterns displayed by the individual deviates from the social norms of the majority of society.…
Antisocial personality disorder (APD) is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others (NCBI, 2010). Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed by a pattern of contempt for and desecration of the rights of other people in society. The conclusion of antisocial personality disorder is not given to individuals’ under the age of eighteen and is only given to someone if there is a history of some of the symptoms of conduct or behavior is order before the age of fifteen. Antisocial is given to sociopaths regularly. The diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder…
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is characterized as a mental disorder of an individual’s pattern of guiltless behavior and the pattern of being socially irresponsible (Black 1). Antisocial Personality Disorder is not the most well-known disorder of all the personality disorders.The research on the cause and effect of ASPD is still being performed. Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder are more prone to breaking the law and breaking the rules of etiquette in social situations due to their inability to adjust to society.…
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, DSM-V). An antisocial individual tends to engage in behaviours that breaks the rules and the law, such as, stealing, fighting, and destroying property. They show a lack of remorse or guilt for harming others. Individuals can be manipulative and deceitful, irritable and aggressive, irresponsible, impulsive as they fail to plan ahead, and reckless for themselves and the safety of others (DSM-V, 2013).…
Antisocial personality disorder also known as ASPD is a mental condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal, the condition is common among people who are in prison. ASPD is a relatively common psychological disorder boasting approximately 200,000 new cases annually. A finite cause of this disorder is unknown. A person's genes and other factors, such as child abuse, may contribute to developing this condition.…
Personality disorder is defined as, gradual development of inflexible and distorted personality and behavioral patterns that result in persistently maladaptive ways of perceiving, thinking about, and relating to the world.( p. 431Butcher, James N.)…
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental disorder therefore; the symptoms are all behavioral. People with ASPD are deceitful, reckless, remorseless, aggressive, and impulsive. They put themselves first no matter the cost to anyone else (Antisocial personality, 2013). Having antisocial personality disorder does not make you a criminal, not everyone with the disorder is violent. They still hold the symptoms of the disorder; they just might not be as severe as others. They are still manipulating and will deceive you in any way possible for their own benefit (Robinson, 2016). They may take advantage of any kind hearted person and use them to their own will. There symptoms may make them arrogant and put themselves on a pedestal, so they think they are better than the others around them. Antisocial personality disorder is a disorder that a person will live with for the rest of their life. It has shown over time though that the symptoms can decrease the older you get (Antisocial personality, 2016). The symptoms of antisocial personality disorder are in no way good. With this disorder the person would not realize they are doing anything wrong and will not try to find help or…
This composition will discuss the various symptoms, theories for causes, and treatment generally recommended and used for Histrionic Personality Disorder. It will emphasize the importance of being able to differentiate Histrionic Personality Disorder from other personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Dependent Personality. The paper will discuss the dangers of incorrect treatment and why the correct diagnosis is imperative and ensuing treatment can only be effective once other personality disorders have been eliminated. Thus, the final, resulting…
A psychological disorder is defined as behavioral or psychological processes that impact multiple kinds of distress or impairment in one's life. There have been various psychological disorders that were identified and classified, some of which are: mood disorders, such as depression; personality disorders, such as antisocial personality disorder; and others. One individual can be diagnosed with multiple psychological disorders. In this paper the following topics will be discussed, psychological disorders, diagnostic and statistical manual, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, and suicide. There are specific criteria which indicate psychological disorders through mental and behavioral processes.…
“The DSM-4 defines Antisocial Personality Disorder as “...a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood” (Hefner Media Group, Inc., 2004). Childhood misconduct includes aggression, cruelty towards animals, vandalism and stealing. Adults with this disorder are known for their repeated unlawful offenses, lying, and disregard for others. They are impulsive, lack remorse, are irresponsible, and display reckless behavior. Relationships with these individuals are usually very unstable and unpredictable.”…
Personality Disorder- They contain symptoms that are enduring and play a major role in most, if not all, aspects of a person’s life. Symptoms are seen in at least two of the following areas; Thoughts (ways of looking at the world, thinking about self or others, and interacting), Emotions (appropriateness, intensity, and range of emotional functioning), Interpersonal Functioning (relationships and interpersonal skills) and Impulse Control. For…