Antisocial Personality Disorder vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 1

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Answer 1

Must be age 18+ to be diagnosed. evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15. A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. law-breaking behavior, deception, and repeated lying for personal profit or pleasure. Impulsiveness, aggression, reckless disregard for the safety of others. Lack of remorse, indifference, or rationalization of hurting or mistreatment of others.

Question 2

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Answer 2

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy (not at all understanding what another person would think or feel). Grandiose sense of self-importance. Exaggerate achievements and they expect to be recognized as superior. Often fantasies of success and power. sense of entitlement. Envious of others. Can fly into a rage if challenged or put down. Common for perpetrators of domestic violence.