At war with the world: Antisocial personality disorder

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explores antisocial personality disorder, covering its symptoms, causes, genetic and environmental risk factors, and treatment challenges. It highlights how the condition impacts behavior, relationships, and health, while also outlining therapy options. Useful for understanding sociopathy and why early recognition and support are critical.

Channel: Aarhus Universitet Duration: 0:08:23

Questions

1. How do people with antisocial personality disorder typically view the world?

As a hierarchy and constant power struggle As a supportive environment As a peaceful place to be enjoyed As irrelevant to their goals

2. Why is the concept of a 'spectrum' important in understanding antisocial personality disorder?

Because the disorder disappears with age Because it applies only to high-functioning business leaders Because all personality disorders are identical Because individuals show varying levels of traits like violence and remorse

3. How do patients with antisocial personality disorder generally experience remorse?

They always feel deep remorse They only feel remorse when forced They never feel remorse They have a lower capacity for remorse

4. What does 'antisocial' mean in the context of antisocial personality disorder?

Avoiding technology and media Being shy and socially withdrawn Being against other people and society Preferring solitude and quietness

5. What common cognitive pattern do individuals with antisocial personality disorder often display?

Focus on personal growth Overemphasis on teamwork Externalization of blame Internalization of blame

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