Antisocial Personality Disorder

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Antisocial personality disorder could actually be a bigger problem than most people would presume. Being that most individuals with this disorder do not seek help for themselves from psychologist or psychiatrist they never know that they have antisocial personality disorder until they feel their lives are drastically affected by it or are ordered by punishment to seek help. According to statistics, men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, with men at three percent of the general population and women only at one percent: (“Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms,” 2013). Antisocial personality disorder has different causes, symptoms, and treatments.
The main cause of antisocial personality disorder is unknown. However, genetic factors and environmental factors are both believed to be linked to antisocial personality disorder. Environmental factors include being a victim to child abuse or a dysfunctional family life. “People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk”:(“Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms,” 2013). On the other hand, research suggests that genetics could also be a factor. When abnormalities development in the nervous system, this leads to learning disorders, hyperactivity, and bedwetting which in turn leads to antisocial personality disorder.:(“Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms,” 2013). Not only are the causes unclear, but also because they are unclear exams and tests are given to determine if one has the disorder or not. “Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed based on a psychological evaluation that assesses the history and severity of symptoms. To be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, a person must have had conduct d...

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Psych Central. (2013). Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms. Psych Central. Retrieved on November 25, 2013, from http://psychcentral.com/disorders/antisocial-personality-disorder-symptoms/

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antisocial-personality-disorder/DS00829

David B Merril. (n.d.). Retrieved from website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000921.htm

Black, D. (2006). What Causes Antisocial Personality Disorder?. Psych Central. Retrieved on November 25, 2013, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/what-causes-antisocial-personality-disorder/000652

Black, D. (2006). Treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder. Psych Central. Retrieved on November 25, 2013, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/treatment-for-antisocial-personality-disorder/000656

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