In the movie batman, there is a character name the joker. The joker is suffering from a PD name antisocial disorder, which is also called (sociopathy). According to mayo clinic, “Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior (Staff, 2017). In the movie the joker would pursued the girl he loved to die for him for his own pleasures and a person with Antisocial personality disorder will do anything they can, and go beyond …show more content…
Such as, getting out of work, having enough money to pay bills or satisfy their wants and being able to get a pass on things that others cannot. I believe that PD can be developed from childhood traumas, bullying and genetics. While I know that it a controversial statement itself, those are my beliefs and I feel that children whose parents who had suffered from a PD, may end up inheriting it later on in their lives as well. With assumptions, clinicians and researchers are looking at men and women from societal stereotypic stand points, thus making it easier to misdiagnose. According to Mental Health Foundation “It is difficult to find a comprehensive definition for these conditions, which include Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Anti-Social Personality Disorder (ASPD), as the concept of personality and self are difficult to define. Because of this difficulty, PD can often go unrecognised and undiagnosed for a long time. These conditions are however common conditions in our society and around 1 in 20 people in Britain have a PD” (Foundation, 2017). It is also made difficult for clinicians to diagnose clients, because of all the processes it takes and the funds that is needed, in addition the uncertainty of the client who may not have the disorder to begin
Antisocial personality disorder is a disregard for others rights and violating theses rights. This disorder starts as a child to people who carry this disorder portray the characteristics of irritability, aggressiveness, lack of remorse, and irresponsibility. A psychopath falls under the umbrella of antisocial personality disorders. A psychopath is a person with a personality disorders which is inherited from their parents at birth. Flashes of these inherited factors show and happen in the child upbringing this includes torture animals at a young age, playing weird dark games as a kid, or ripping heads of toys. A perfect example of a Psychopath is Edmund Kemper. A man who showed his psychopath tendencies at a young age that grew into to him becoming a serial killer.
The use of the term borderline has however, resulted in a heated controversy between the health care fraternity and patients. Patients argue that this term appears to be somehow discriminatory and that it should be removed and the disorder renamed. Patients point out that an alternative name, such as emotionally unstable personality disorder, should be adopted instead of borderline personality disorder. Clinicians, on the other hand, argue that there is nothing wrong with the use of the term borderline. Opponents of this term argue that the terms used to describe persons suffering from this disorder, such as demanding, treatment resistant, and difficult among others, are discriminatory. These terms may create a negative feeling of health professionals towards patients, an aspect that may lead to adoption of negative responses that may trigger self-destructive behavior (Giesen-Bloo et al, 2006). The fact however, is that the term borderline has been misunderstood and misused so much that any attempt to redefine it is pointless leaving scrapping the term as the only option.
The Joker has no care whether or not he committed a crime, in fact that’s his literal motif. He only cares about what he does, not who or what it affects. APD is diagnosed to those who contravene the rights of others without feeling bad or guilty. (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Those with Antisocial Personality Disorder are likely to be persistent criminals and take part in actions which would be grounds for criminal arrest and hurt others in ways that are often considered unethical as well as in violation of societies’ normalcy’s. Those with APD are often considered to be antisocial. The term antisocial is often confused to mean not with society as dictated by slang. Most of the public confuses the term antisocial by pairing it with the meaning to be alone with one’s self and away from others. The actual, correct usage of the word antisocial is to be literally against society; against the everyday rules that most people follow in order to be part of a society. While the intelligence of antisocial people is obviously well appropriated, they tend to have the ability to quickly analyze others and in doing so can realize what they desire and use that knowledge to manipulate said person.
Antisocial personality disorder (APD or ASPD) is a mental disorder in which a person’s approach in any given situation as well as his style of thinking is neglecting towards others. People with this disorder are commonly known as psychopaths or sociopaths. An individual with APD shows empathy and disregards people’s thoughts and feelings. Those with APD can be characterized as morally reprehensible. They are the ones that seem to say all of the “right” things. Antisocial personality disorder, in contrary to
In order to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a patient must show “impairments in personality (self and interpersonal) functioning and the presence of pathological personality traits”, all of which are listed in the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (2013). According to the DSM V, a patient must have an identity disorder which includes having “unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). A patient must also demonstrate impairments in empathy, which involves a “compromised ability to recognize the feelings and needs of others associated with interpersonal hypersensitivity” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This criterion does not mean
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious psychiatric illness. People that are diagnosed with this disorder suffer from an intense pattern of affective instability, extreme difficulties in interpersonal relationships, problems with behavioral or impulse control, and disrupted cognitive processes. The estimated prevalence of BPD in the general adult population is about 2%, mostly affecting young women.
To be considered antisocial is to isolate oneself from general social conditions and demonstrate behaviors that deviate from the social societal norm. Antisocial Personality disorder describes an individual that lacks values and habitually violates societal standards in regards to ethics and social behavior. Individuals with this disorder can be described to lack empathy, act impulsively, and have flagrant disregard for other people. It is hard for them to form engage in positive social exchanges or maintain relationships with others. It was only until the early twentieth century that Antisocial Personality disorder was named. Previously, these individuals were categorized as psychopaths due to the thrill-seeking and cunning nature of their actions. Psychopaths have the ability to change their personalities to ultimately get what they desire then revert back to a malicious, egocentric state. When faced with a dangerous adventure, for those with ASPD the choice will always be to peruse the danger. This is due to a constant underlying feeling of restlessness (Nolen-Hoeksema, 2011, p. 272). Although these traits can be deemed “psychopathic” this disorder is not only seen in those who have established themselves as violent criminals, but in those who have established as high-ranking members in society. How can this disorder differentiate itself so starkly within people? Although there are no direct medical test to diagnose this disorder,
A beginning step towards suffering the conditions and symptoms of these disorders is considered having Borderline Personality Disorder. It happens to be
Many of us have grown up watching cartoons throughout our childhood. Of the many cartoons on television is Batman. This cartoon has been on television for many years. It is a story of a man who is a successful businessman during the day and a mysterious superhero by night. Bruce Wayne is the man who is this mysterious man with the two identities. He is both Bruce Wayne and Batman. Only a selected few know both of his identities. Many of us have grown up thinking that he is a great man and a great superhero. Yet, why is it that we do not question how unusual the whole situation is? If we take a closer look, we can find that he is a disturbed man who may
The diagnostic process for personality disorders currently covers a broad scope of various tests and symptoms, causing a source of frustration for psychiatrists (Aldhous). The symptoms and side effects of several personality disorders can tend to blur together, making diagnosis challenging (Aldhous). Most psychiatric patients are diagnosed with several personality disorders at once, with twenty percent of people with personality disorders simply diagnosed with a “personality disorder not otherwise specified” (Aldhous). Using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, commonly referred to as the DSM, psychiatrists attempt with great difficulty to categorize their patients into a specific disorder, only to diagnose
The objective of this study is to describe the assessment and care of a client with borderline personality disorder. This work will additionally demonstrate the complexity of the problems and needs of this client and how this impacts on their illness and service providers. Additionally this work will describe the client's particular mental health problems, discuss possible causative factors and describe how the person was assessed and what interventions were used to help them. Evaluate the effectiveness of these assessments and interventions with reference to published literature, policy and legislation.
He develops antisocial personality disorder due to an early traumatic childhood he has experienced, thus explaining that this event creates a murderer. This, however, is not the only cause. Ferguson (2010) provides research explaining that genetics play a significant role in the cause of the disorder. The environmental factors do trigger the genetic predisposition; Ferguson (2010) explains that both genetics and environment too play a significant role in the disorder. However, in the film, the Joker’s disorder is explained only by his traumatic experience. Thus the causation of the Joker’s disorder displays inaccuracy and demonstrates that those who have a traumatic childhood event will develop an antisocial personality
Introduction: Antisocial Personality Disorder is defined to be a “pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age fifteen (APA, 2013). Antisocial Personality Disorder has also been referred to as psychopathy, sociopathy, and less commonly, Dyssocial Personality Disorder. The term “antisocial” indicates the rebellion against society and utter denial of obligations that create the foundation for relationships between people. Antisocial Personality Disorder, being a reoccurring pattern of outright rebellion from the literal and social law, is evident in someone through the presence of some primary symptoms.
According to the DSM-5, Personality Disorders are characterized by “impairments in personality functioning and the presence of pathological personality traits”. Borderline Personality Disorder is one of ten personality disorders listed in the DSM-5. The DSM-5 lists several criteria that must be met in order for someone to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. They are quoted as follows:
Anti-social personality disorder, sometimes referred to as a sociopathic personality, is defined as a psychiatric behavioral disorder in which the individuals affected “show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others” (Feldman, 2018). This disorder, also known as psychopathy, was the first personality disorder to be recognized in psychiatry (Ogloff, 2006). People with this disorder may appear intelligent and socially normal at first, but their manipulative and deceptive behavior will show through quickly. Once the person behaves in a way that is harmful to another person, or animal, they would understand intelligently that they caused harm, but are incapable of feeling remorse for their actions. Without remorse, the consequences of the behavior may become ineffective, as no lesson is learned (Thompson, et.al., 2014). This disorder will affect people in both their personal lives and at work. Bills will go