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    evidence of a satanic cult. Furthermore, the character Angela Gray, in the film, “Regression”, illustrates a clear example of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) because of her lack of remorse and empathy for others, repetitive lying, and manipulative behavior for personal gain or pleasure. There are many ways that Angela expresses antisocial personality disorder; one way is that she has a lack of empathy for others and lack of remorse about harming others. From the beginning of the film

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    Through these symptoms described, the Joker appears to have an Antisocial Personality Disorder along with schizophrenia. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual states that the criteria for APD are exhibiting at least 3 of the following traits: an inability to follow the social normality’s, when it comes to the law especially if said acts lean toward reasons for arrest. When being deceitful i.e.; lying, conning others, using a name rather than your own. Another trait is to be impulsive (Tang, Jiang

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    people get diagnosed with some type of disorder. With many disorders created overgeneralization's occur especially when two disorders come from the same group of disorders. Such is the case with Anti-Social Personality Disorder and Psychopathy. Many people associate the two and don’t fully understand the difference, since they are very similar. However, not all who are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder are psychopaths. As with all personality disorders, emotions are the main focus. Psychopaths

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    Further, antisocial personality disorder is one of the most difficult personality disorders to threat and treatments for people wo are diagnosed with it are typically ineffective. Cognitive therapists attempt to use the cognitive approach to help people with antisocial personality disorder and their approach makes an effort to change or alter the way in which they behave within the environment. I believe that the treatment challenges for those with antisocial personality disorder deal with the individual’s

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    Cases of antisocial personality disorder among the people have become a common phenomenon in many parts of the world. In most cases, children who suffer from conduct disorder end up developing this health problem (Mayo Clinic staff, 2016). It is noted that the advent of antisocial personality starts with disruptive behavior which in most cases is coupled with rude behavior such as involvement in violent and criminal activities. It is evident that this antisocial personality not only affects

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    Personality in psychology term is the characteristic ways of thinking, feeling and acting that make the person an individual (Fletcher & Gordon, 2007, p. 32). Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others (Medline Plus, 2012). This behaviour developed in a person since childhood or early teenage and might continue until adulthood. A recent study regarding to antisocial behaviour

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    People suffering from an antisocial personality disorder exhibit “extreme disregard for and violation of the rights of others” (Kearney & Trull, 2015, p. 296). Individuals with this disorder are often reckless and impulsive when it comes to the safety of others and they “lack remorse for the harm they inflict” (Kearney & Trull, 2015, p. 296). Those suffering from this disorder seem as if they do not care if they inflict harm to others and many with this disorder have criminal records. The questions

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    In this case study, Jack fits many of the diagnostic characteristics for antisocial personality disorder. He showed disregard for others in multiple ways, including deceitfulness, such as when he lied about having suicidal thoughts, and no regret for hurting others, like when he attempted to sexually assault a younger girl and showed no concern for punishment. He also exhibits a failure to behave responsibly, such as when he persists with his thieving behavior. Finally, he shows little adherence

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    The Serial Killers and the Outcasts: Antisocial Personality Disorder An indication to a complex and very powerful personality disorder that changes one's mindset to that of total indifference is being antisocial. In the DSM-IV-TR, Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is known as one of the several illnesses within the "B cluster" of personality malfunctions. Cluster B is characterized by dramatic or error-prone personalities schemas, which often drive individuals to add that recording for others

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    Running head: PSYCHOPATHY OR ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER 1. Psychopathy or Antisocial Personality Disorder Valeria Frierson Walden University Dr. Hampe PSYCHOPATHY OR ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER 2. Abstract This paper will focus on the relevance of assessing psychopathy or antisocial personality disorder. The importance of the assessment and the adjudication process will also be discussed. Key words: psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder, violence recidivism.

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