Articles related to "Antisocial Personality Disorder"

Tattoos may reveal personality characteristics. New research shows that forensic patients with tattoos are more likely to have antisocial personality disorder.

This interview series with forensic psychologist Duane Dobbert explores the world of the pathologically narcissistic.

Some of these individuals achieve success or even prominence in political, legal or religious careers. Others turn to lives of crime, dishonesty and abuse.

Cleckley was the pioneer in developing a list of sociopathic characteristics in accordance with thought in the mid 1900s. There's no one sure treatment for the disorder.

Psychopath, sociopath, or antisocial - all refer to a manipulative person with an alarming lack of conscience. And this personality isn't as uncommon as you may think.

Evidence is mounting in support of a genetic basis for anti-social personality disorder and psychopathic behavior.

Being able to reliably distinguish the criminal psychopath within the incarcerated masses can help prevent the release of antisocial offenders prone to recidivism.

A recent study in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that frontal lobe abnormalities of those with APD may contribute to violent behavior.

Here are summaries and quick links to the latest research in 2007 on Antisocial PD and Psychopathy.

Are there different degrees of Antisocial Personality Disorder, or is it all or nothing? Is recovery possible? Dr. Duane Dobbert shares his professional opinion.

Psychologist Duane Dobbert discusses characteristic traits of the cold, calculating and violent antisocial personality; diagnosis Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).

The word "psychopath," typically brings to mind names like Ted Bundy and John Gacy. But these examples are extreme. Psychopathic traits are more common than you think.

Quick links to help you easily find the recent Suite101.com articles on the Antisocial Personality, including basic information, assessment and current research.

Sociopaths are socially defective individuals, but whereas evidence suggests some are born that way, it also suggest others are the product of their environment.

One of the reasons the terms psychopathy, sociopathy and antisocial personality disorder (aspd) are so often used interchangeably is that even the experts don't agree.

Most psychopaths are not found in prisons, but roam free and undetected among us. For those who have been incarcerated for serious crimes, is recidivism inevitable?

Psychologist specializing in personality disorders discusses the possible etiology of antisocial personality.

Personality disorders are grouped into one of three clusters based on common characteristics. Cluster B represents the dramatic and erratic.

These articles explore the similarities and differences between the two Cluster B disorders of narcissistic and antisocial personality.

Study published in August 2007 issue of The Journal of Abnormal Psychology indicates that some traits correlating to adult psychopathy b may be present as early as age 3.

What is the relationship between narcissism and psychopathy? Is antisocial personality extreme narcissism or a distinct condition? The article examines biology of APD.

Hare listed twenty traits of people with Antisocial Personality Disorder, found in jails and free in society. How can one protect oneself from these exploitive people?

Discover some of the tools that psychologists use to evaluate Narcissistic Personality: the DSM-IV-TR, the ICD-10, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and the MCMI.

Psychopathy, also known as sociopathy, is a personality disorder characterized by selfishness, ruthlessness and the inability to feel guilt or empathy.

Are individuals who have psychopathic traits more likely to be domestic abusers, are they a different type of abuser, and how might all this impact treatment?

This is one article from a series of interviews with Duane Dobbert in which we will explore various subtopics relating to Antisocial and Narcissistic personalities.

Most of us have narcissistic traits, and a certain degree of self-interest is healthy. But at what point does self-absorption become pathological narcissism?

There are ten clinically recognized personality disorders, each characterized by socially abnormal feelings and behaviors that can create a life of instability.

Can a person be a little psychopathic, and if so, why isn't this considered narcissism rather than psychopathy? What's the distinction?

Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of October 2007.

The psychopath has antisocial traits coupled with and enhanced by callousness, ruthlessness, extreme lack of empathy, deficient impulse control, deceitfulness,

Many underage muggers, extortionists, purse-snatchers, rapists, robbers, shoplifters, burglars, arsonists, vandals, and animal torturers have Conduct Disorder.

Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.

We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor

Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions.

Here are summaries and Quick Links to the latest 2007 studies on Borderline Personality Disorder.

Let us hope that the "scholars" of the DSM V Committee have the good sense to remove this blatant tool of social control from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

For college students in need of a topic for a psychology class paper, here are some ideas for abnormal, child, clinical, & cognitive psychology essay topics.

The sexuality of patients with personality disorders is thwarted and stunted.

Social psychologists view personality as existing on a continuum. Clinical psychologists see a distinction between 'normal' and 'pathological.' Which view is correct?

Pathological lying is a criterion for other psychiatric disorders, not one in itself. How does a person recognize and deal with pathological liars?

Sufferers of 1 of the 11 types of personality disorders in DSM-IV can experience unhappiness or feel judged. Answering "What is a personality disorder?" can help.

What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.

Narcissistic traits are often a normal part of adolescence, but in some, these self-centered characteristics ultimately intensify and manifest as a destructive disorder.

According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener

This Cluster B Personality Disorder was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Should it be reinstated?

Freddy Krueger is the reason why some people fear sleeping or are terrorized in their dreams. But who is the man who dares to kill his sleeping victims?

The 1944 film, Gaslight, features a man using psychologically abusive ploys to convince his wife she's insane. Later, this term would be used to describe abuser's games

No one understands Casey Anthony's behavior. Is that because she has an atypical neurology?