ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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withdraws from social interaction due to an intense fear of rejection or criticism.
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withdraws from social interaction due to a lack of interest in interpersonal intimacy.
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is emotionally cold, suspicious of everyone, and overly concerned about being slighted by others.
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is callous, impulsive, and manipulative.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Antisocial personality disorder is a particularly challenging type of personality disorder characterised by impulsive, irresponsible and often criminal behaviour. Someone with antisocial personality disorder will typically be manipulative, deceitful and reckless, and will not care for other people’s feelings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lifetime prevalence for ASPD is reported to range from 2% to 4% in men and from 0.5% to 1% in women. Prevalence peaks in people age 24 to 44 years and drops off in people 45 to 64 years. The male-to-female ratio is estimated at between 2:1 and 6:1, depending on assessment method and sample characteristics.
Detailed explanation-3: -A person with an antisocial personality disorder sees other people as vulnerable and may intimidate or bully others without remorse. They lack concern about the consequences of their actions. Symptoms include: lack of concern, regret or remorse about other people’s distress.
Detailed explanation-4: -Early Signs of Antisocial Personality Disorder Animal cruelty. Intentionally setting fires (4) Drug or alcohol dependence or excessive use. Frequently breaking the law or school rules for no obvious reason.