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A lack of consistency in punishment may lead the child to believe that punishment is random and it may become unclear which behaviors are acceptable or unacceptable. A childhood of abuse and neglect are a key contributing factor in many cases. Everyone involved in a child's life may be a factor in preventing or promoting the development of antisocial behavior (Mayo Foundation, 2006). Consistency in punishment and reward, as well as building the child's self-esteem are all important factors in the development of the disorder.
Complications to Treatment
Persons with antisocial personality disorder are at risk of complications that could limit the effectiveness of treatment. Persons with severe forms of antisocial behavior are at increased risk for drug or alcohol abuse, suicide, homicide or committing serious crimes that may result in imprisonment (Mayo Foundation, 2006). There is also an increased chance for comorbidity with other conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. A person may also have other personality disorders in addition to antisocial disorder, such as borderline and narcissistic disorders. The presence of other disorders may complicate the diagnosis and treatment of the antisocial disorder (Mayo Foundation, 2006). In some cases, it may be difficult to distinguish which is the primary and which are secondary disorders.
Treatment Interventions
Antisocial personality disorders are considered to be one of the most difficult of the personality disorders to treat. These patients rarely seek treatment on their own and often...
They are characterized by a refusal to follow treatment programs and to take prescribed medications (Mayo Foundation, 2006). Antipsychotic and antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat the disorder. Psychotherapy can help those with antisocial disorders to act in a way that is more in line with society's expectations. For instance, they may learn appropriate interpersonal skills or some form of moral code (Mayo Foundation, 2006).
The patient and therapist must develop a close relationship in order for most treatment regimes to be successful. Group and family therapy may also be suggested. In cases where self-harm or harms to others is a risk, persons with antisocial personality disorder may need to be placed in a facility where they can received constant supervision (Mayo Foundation, 2006). Often antisocial behavior does not respond to treatment, therefore the key strategy is to reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms. http://www.mayoclinic.com/images/clear.gif
Mayo Foundation (2006). www.mayoclinic.comMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Retrieved November 12, 2007 at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antisocial-personality-disorder/DS00829
American Psychiatric Association: (1994) Diagnostic criteria for 301.7 Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 1994. Retrieved November 12, 2007 at http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/antisocialpd.htm
Mayo Foundation (2006). www.mayoclinic.comMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Retrieved November 12, 2007 at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antisocial-personality-disorder/DS00829
American Psychiatric Association: (1994) Diagnostic criteria for 301.7 Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 1994. Retrieved November 12, 2007 at http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/antisocialpd.htm
People with high self-esteem do not behave in an antisocial manner. They are not overly dramatic and they also do not feel like the world revolves around them. The low self-esteem manifests itself in the various characteristics displayed by people with these personality disorders and surprisingly, manner of the characteristics are the same. We all have our own interpretation of what is considered normal behavior. For the most part, most
Antisocial Personality Disorder preoccupied scientists since the early nineteenth century. People who would be diagnosed today, according to the APA Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders, as having Antisocial Personality Disorder were considered in the early stages of psychiatry and then later by psychology as: sociopaths, psychopaths, lunatics etc. According to the American Psychological Association Manual, the Antisocial Personality Disorder is "a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation
Therefore, it is likely that "men who are highly comorbid for antisocial PD and alcohol and drug use disorders are more likely to die young or be incarcerated than women and thus less likely to be represented in general population surveys." (Grant et al., 2006, p. 128). However, because incarcerated or dead men do not present for treatment, these findings are still of use to the practitioner. Conclusion Both articles do
Antisocial Personality Disorder As a society our culture is very concerned with norms and social behavior. Antisocial behavior is something that certainly stands out, when exhibited. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a disease that is only diagnosed in adulthood; however the signs begin in childhood and adolescents. ASPD is characterized by the individual's disregard for other people's feelings and rights (Antisocial Personality Disorder, 2008). This is a disease that affects more
Personality Theories: Personality Disorders and Their Diagnoses Personality theorists often differ on how the term personality should be used. In fact, Gordon Allport, one of the first psychologists to focus on personality, had more than fifty different definitions for the term. According to Engler (2014), Allport's basic idea was that personality is the true nature of an individual that influences the way they behave and think. Carl Rogers, another influential psychologist,
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