AI Flashcards Lecture 1
What are the different criteria used to define abnormal, atypical or antisocial behaviour?
Cultural/Social/Ethical, Statistical Model, and Medical Model.
What are two key phenomena for grasping antisociality?
Conduct Disorder and Psychopathy.
What is the prevalence of Conduct Disorder?
5-7%.
Why is Conduct Disorder considered a societal issue?
It has high referral rates, is a societal/economic/emotional burden, a precursor to adult psychopathology, is highly chronic and persistent and is notoriously difficult to treat.
What are the core symptoms of Conduct Disorder?
Aggression/Intimidation, Destruction/Vandalism, Lying/Stealing, and Breaking Rules, with males being more affected than females.
What are the key signs of psychopathy?
Lack of Empathy/Guilt/Remorse, Insensitive to punishment or fear, Reward-oriented, and Self-centered.
What is the prevalence of psychopathy in the general population?
1%.
What is the prevalence of psychopathy in the incarcerated population?
30%.
What are the yearly costs of psychopathy in the US?
$460 billion, which is 10 times the costs of depression.
Is there an effective treatment for psychopathy?
No.
Is psychopathy synonymous with extreme violence and serial killings?
No, not all psychopaths commit violent acts. There are many ‘Successful Psychopaths’.
What type of disorders are Conduct Disorder and Psychopathy considered to be?
Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
