Understanding Antisocial Personality Disorder: Signs and Symptoms

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explains the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder, often linked to psychopathy. It highlights early warning signs such as violence, stealing, or truancy before age 15. Understanding these patterns can help identify the disorder early and raise awareness about its seriousness and long-term impact.

Channel: MedCircle Duration: 0:00:30

Questions

1. Which of the following behaviors is mentioned as part of the early pattern seen before age 15?

Skipping school Excessive studying Social withdrawal Obsessive cleaning

2. Why is antisocial personality disorder linked to being called a psychopath?

Because it develops only in adulthood Because it is caused by brain injury Because it is a long-standing pattern of conduct Because it is a short-term behavior

3. What attitude do individuals with antisocial personality disorder typically show towards their actions?

They try to hide them They feel deep remorse They confess immediately They just do it and don't care

4. What disorder is described as the diagnostic equivalent of being a psychopath?

Schizophrenia Antisocial Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder

5. By what age must the behavioral pattern appear to diagnose antisocial personality disorder?

10 15 12 18

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