Asked by Amillieon Smith on May 31, 2024
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Define psychopathy/sociopathy and the overlap with antisocial personality disorder.
Psychopathy/Sociopathy
Terms used to describe personality disorders characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, egotistical traits.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
A mental health condition characterized by a long-term pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others.
- Distinguish the biological variances among individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, with an emphasis on differences in brain structure.
- Investigate the role of biological and psychosocial elements in the development of conduct and oppositional defiant disorders.
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Raman SomalJun 01, 2024
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Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses: Psychopathy is not recognized in DSM-5 but its symptoms overlaps with the criteria for antisocial personality disorder.Psychopathy extends the criteria for antisocial personality disorder beyond persistent violations of others' rights and social norms to include traits like egocentricity, shallow emotions, manipulativeness, and lack of empathy, guilt, and remorse.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the biological variances among individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, with an emphasis on differences in brain structure.
- Investigate the role of biological and psychosocial elements in the development of conduct and oppositional defiant disorders.