Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD or infrequently APD) is a personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others as well as a difficulty sustaining long term relationships.[3] A weak or nonexistent conscience is often apparent, as well as a history of rule-breaking that can sometimes lead to law-breaking, a tendency towards substance abuse,[3] and impulsive and aggressive behaviour.[4][5] Antisocial behaviors often have their onset before the age of 8, and in nearly 80% of ASPD cases, the subject will develop their first symptoms by age 11.[6] The Prevalence of ASPD peaks in people age 24 to 44 years old, and often decreases in people age 45 to 64 years.[6] In the United States, the rate of antisocial personality disorder in the general population is estimated between 0.2 and 3.3 percent.[7] However, settings can greatly influence the prevalence of ASPD. In a study by Donald W. Black MD, a random sampling of 320 newly incarcerated offenders found ASPD was present in over 35 percent of those surveyed.[8] Antisocial personality disorder is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), while the equivalent concept of dissocial personality disorder (DPD) is defined in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD); the primary theoretical distinction between the two is that antisocial personality disorder focuses on observable behaviours, while dissocial personality disorder focuses on affective deficits.[9] Otherwise, both manuals provide similar criteria for diagnosing the disorder.[10] Both have also stated that their diagnoses have been referred to, or include what is referred to, as psychopathy or sociopathy. However, some researchers have drawn distinctions between the concepts of antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, with many researchers arguing that psychopathy is a disorder that overlaps with but is distinguishable from ASPD.[11][12][13][14][15]
Antisocial personality disorder From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Not to be confused with Asociality or Anti-social behavior . "ASPD" redirects here. For the sleep disorder, see Advanced sleep phase disorder . For the former trade union, see Amalgamated Society of Painters and Decorators . For the institution formerly the Alaska State Program for the Deaf, see Alaska State School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing . Antisocial personality disorder Other names Dissocial personality disorder (DPD), sociopathy Specialty Psychiatry Symptoms Pervasive deviance , deception , impulsivity , irritability , aggression , recklessness , manipulation and callous and unemotional traits Usual onset Childhood or early adolescence [1] Duration Long term [2] Risk factors Family history , poverty [2] Differential diagnosis Conduct disorder , Narcissistic personality disorder...