Antisocial Flashcards
What is main belief of antisocial
I am entitled to break rules
What are features of antisocial pd?
Disregards or violates rights of others
Aggressive
What are differences between antisocial and psychopathy
Psycho- high scores on glibness or superficial charm. Grandiose sense of self worth. Pathological lying. Manipulative.lack of guilt or remorse. Callous lack of empathy
What may help protect development of antisocial pd or psychopathy?
Higher iq
What is the disorder for children who violate social norms
Conduct disorder . There are two types childhood onset and adol onset
What subtype given to children with conduct disorder may make more likely to develop psychopathy
Callous unemotional presentation
What bio influences on antisocial ps
Genetic link but also gene- env interaction eg parent (gene vulnerability) with antisocial or criminality plus lack of high quality parental contact such as in institution may increase development of disorder
Describe arousal hypotheses assoc w antisocial
Underarousal - low levels of cortical arousal causes antisocial and risky beh. They seek stimulation to boost these low levels of arousal
Fearlessness- psychopaths have higher threshold for fear
Which brain system may be involved in arousal fear seen in antisocial or psychopath
BIS - resp for ability to stop or slow down when faced with punishment or no reward. Activation of bis leads to anxiety and frustration. Malfunctioning or imbalance between bis and reward system may make fear from bis less apparent and pos feelings greater
What psychosocial influences on antisocial pd
Coercive parenting (giving in)
Failure to abandon unattainable goals
Shared environment factors eg low social status.
Inconsistent parental discipline
What are the developmental factors associated w antisocial pd
Around middle age 40 years rates of antisocial beh declines
What is recommended treatment and prevention for antisocial pd
Prison
Identifying high risk children before adulthood
Cbt
Parental training
