Anti social personality disorder

Question 1

what does ASPD stand for

Answer 1

anti social personality disorder

Question 2

what is the DSM criteria for ASPD

Answer 2

Failure to conform to social norms
Deceitfulness
impulsivity
Irritability and aggressiveness
Reckless disregard
Consistent irresponsibility
Lack of remorse

Question 3

possible biological causes causes of ASPD

Answer 3

abnormal brain functioning
genetics

Question 4

possible environmental causes of ASPD

Answer 4

childhood
abuse
trauma
substance abuse

Question 5

possible treatments for ASPD

Answer 5

Psychotherapy
Anger management
Antidepressants
Mood stabilisers
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Antipsychotic medications

Question 6

Yang’s findings

Answer 6

found that ASPD individuals had abnormal functioning in amygdala and hippocampus –> ASPD may be due to lack of emotional response

Question 7

evaluate as cause of crime (weaknesses)

Answer 7

Other factors should also be considered: history of substance misuse, pre-existing personality disorders + being exposed to violence as a
child could increase criminality.

It was believed that substance abuse, led to legal difficulties and traumatic brain injury. Kreutzer et al concluded that without the
presence of substance abuse, traumatic brain injury was not a risk factor for criminal behaviour.

other explanations such as self fulfilling prophecy, social learning theory, and the media