Ch. 11 part 1 (Antisocial Personality disorder)

Question 1

What is anti-social personality disorder characterized by?

Answer 1

a longstanding, pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others
-violation of social or moral codes
-lack of empathy and remorse

Question 2

What is the most common disorder in incarcerated populations?

Answer 2

Anti-social personality disorder

Question 3

What are you more likely to have if you have ASPD?

Answer 3

-substance abuse disorders
-higher suicide attempts

Question 4

Are men more likely to be diagnosed then women?

Answer 4

3-5x more likely to be diagnosed then women
-display more antisocial traits

Question 5

Things that contribute to Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Answer 5

-genetic influence
-socioeconomically “Deprived” circumstances
-Biological Influence (deficits in verbal skills and in executive functions of the brain, exposure toxins)

Question 6

What are some problems with trying to treat antisocial personality disorder?

Answer 6

ASPD typically do not see a problem with their behavior
-lack of motivation to change
-tendency to deception and manipulation
-inability to see the world from the perspective of others

Question 7

What is the therapy focus for ASPD?

Answer 7

recognize triggers, develop alternative coping strategies