Anti-Social



=ANTI-SOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER=

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Anti-social personality disorder (APD) is a psychiatric condition which results in aggressive, compulsive behavior. The person with this disorder often shows no regret for their actions. This particular disorder is a sub-category of Personality Disorders, which includes other relating inflictions such as Borderline personality, and Passive-aggressive personality disorder.=====

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS:

 * Lack of concern and regret for foul behavior.
 * Lack of respect and care for others.
 * Bullying and foul treatment of others.
 * Disregard for safety for oneself and others.
 * Impulsive behaviors.
 * Lies, or steals.
 * Aggressive behavior.

CAUSES:
The causes of Anti-Social Personality Disorder are not precisely known. Parental treatment of the child is a factor, along with genetics. APD is much more common in men than in women which suggest testosterone may play a part.

DIAGNOSIS:
People believed to be inflicted by APD are often tested by a psychologist or other mental health professional. They will determine if someone qualifies to have this condition based on their long-term behavior.

TREATMENTS:
When the inflicted are faced with treatment they often deny they have a problem and can have aggressive behavior because of this. Therapies, whether one on one or a group are used to help with APD. The effectiveness of treatment is not known. Some people respond well to therapy others do not. People with APD may grow out of it or it may stay with them for their life.

PUBLIC PERCEPTION:
Many people do not view APD as a disorder but rather as people who have bad attitudes or are rude. This may be true but the level of sympathy and patience is not universal. Some people are quick to judge and others ignore or cope with inflicted people.

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