Topic 9: Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question 1

Characteristics of individuals with APD

Answer 1

• impulsive
• irresponsible
• aggressive
• reckless for their own and others safety

Question 2

What is the difference between APD and psychopathy

Answer 2

APD places more emphasis on the behaviors the individuals engage in, while psychopathy places more emphasis on the mood and interpersonal traits of the individual

Question 3

3 models in APD

Answer 3

• frontal lobe dysfunction
• integrated emotional systems (IES)
• differences in autonomic nervous system functioning

Question 4

Diagnostic criteria for APD

Answer 4

• deception
• manipulation
• disregard for the right of others
• lack of remorse
• lack of empathy