Transcript Research Project: The Mind, Consciousness, and Perception

Anti-Social Personality Disorders
By: Joshua Foster & Bridgett Kaufer
Sociopath
Psychopath
Definition- a person, as a
psychopathic personality,
whose behavior is antisocial
and who lacks a sense of moral
responsibility or social
conscience.
Definition- a person afflicted
with a personality disorder
characterized by a tendency to
commit antisocial and
sometimes violent acts and a
failure to feel guilt for such
acts.
Scenario Example: If someone were
being beat up, a sociopath would
walk by, notice, and not feel
anything towards the victim, most
likely just simply shrug and walk
away.
*It is estimated that 1 in 25
people have an Anti-social
personality disorder. (ASPD)
Scenario Example: Person beats up
victim with no sense of guilt or
regret, simply does the act
because they enjoy doing so and
find pleasure from it.
dictionary. N.p., n.d. Web. 2011.
<http://dictionary.reference.com/brow
se/sociopath>.
Sociopaths
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Basically have no conscience- no
guilt or feelings of remorse
Have no shame in actions
Nothing holds them backchoices are made based on what
they want to do, not based on
what they should do. They do
not think of rights and wrongs
They are self centered and it’s all
about what benefits them
They do not enjoy harming
others, but do not feel bad
either
Will do whatever it takes for
them to reach an ambitious goal
Feel like they should obtain
power over other people
Psychopaths
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Do not have fear,
communicative skills, or
empathy
Are not afraid to take risks
They enjoy harming others
It’s probable to be genetic
Show antisocial behavior
Most violent crimes are
committed by psychopaths
Do not become emotionally
attached to other people
Most psychopaths are not
actually “psychotic”
"Inside the Mind of a Sociopath." Broadway Books, 2005. Web.
<http://www.cix.co.uk/~klockstone/spath.htm>.
People with anti-social
personality disorders are
usually diagnosed with
symptoms of:
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Lack of guilt, empathy and remorse
Violent acts without considering the
safety of others
Irresponsibility and continuous failure
Persistent manipulation of the truth
Manipulate others to feel a certain way
Minimal behavior control
"Antisocial Personality Disorder." Anti-Social Personality
Disorder. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov 2011.
<http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx7.htm>.
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A theory of why people have ASPD could be caused by the
mother using drugs such as smoking which could have an
affect on the unborn baby
People’s childhood/home environment can contribute to the
development of ASPD
Children brought up in Foster Care have a higher rate of
developing ASPD
Many people with ASPD have a type A personality, they do not
develop friendship connections to others while they are
growing up
Some believe ASPD is genetic, therefore if one has the
disorder there is a high chance their child will develop it also
ASPD is more popular in males than females
Phillip, Long. "Internet Mental Health." Anti-Social
Personality Disorder. N.p., n.d. Web. 2011.
<http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe04.html>.
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There is no actual medical
treatment but it is possible to
benefit through therapy but it is
difficult because it is common
that someone with ASPD will lie
during the therapy session.
Although conditions cannot be
fully eliminated, symptoms can
improve, but it is up to the
patient.
"ANTI-SOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER ." . N.p., n.d. Web.
<http://accg.net/antisocial.htm>.
"Antisocial Personality Disorder." Anti-Social Personality Disorder. N.p., n.d.
Web. 13 Nov 2011. <http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx7.htm>.
"ANTI-SOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER ." . N.p., n.d. Web.
<http://accg.net/antisocial.htm>.
"Inside the Mind of a Sociopath." Broadway Books, 2005. Web.
<http://www.cix.co.uk/~klockstone/spath.htm>.
dictionary. N.p., n.d. Web. 2011.
<http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sociopath>.
Phillip, Long. "Internet Mental Health." Anti-Social Personality Disorder. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 2011. <http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe04.html>.