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hey sectors have you ever heard of
antisocial personality disorder there
are many misconceptions about
anti-social behavior but what is it
exactly in psychology antisocial
personality disorder describes someone
who feels no remorse or guilt for their
actions and who continuously violates
other people's rights without
considering the consequences it's also
seen mostly in men and in children who
have a parent with antisocial traits it
begins during childhood or early
adolescence and extends into adulthood
many who are diagnosed are 18 years or
older with a history of behavioral
problems like robbery and aggressiveness
towards animals but what are the
symptoms before we begin we would like
to mention that this video is created
for educational purposes only and is not
intended to substitute a professional
diagnosis if you suspect you may have
antisocial personality disorder or any
mental health condition we highly advise
you to seek help from a qualified mental
health professional okay let's begin
symptoms some of the symptoms of
antisocial personality disorder are
repeated lying and manipulation
exploiting others indifference to what's
right and wrong failure to follow the
law impulsivity irritability and violent
and aggressive behaviors now believe
that they're superior to others and may
show a lack of remorse and compassion
and behave recklessly blaming others for
their problems behavioral
characteristics anti-social disorder
lies on a spectrum which means that the
severity of the symptoms can vary from
person to person
some are occasionally aggressive and
reckless while others may find
themselves constantly breaking the law
for their aggressive behavior
impulsivity is another characteristic
which combined with aggression can
result in a number of problems in their
relationships as well as their aspects
of days
they may find themselves participating
in delinquency and engaging in risky
sexual or violent behavior another
characteristic is irresponsibility as
parents they might put their children in
danger for neglect or abuse their lack
of responsibility may also lead to
losing their jobs whether it's because
of repeated absences or because they
believe the job is beneath them or
acting out an anger but because of this
many don't meet their financial
obligations and fall into debt and
homelessness in addition those with
antisocial personality disorders may
blame others for their actions due to
their detachment to others and their
lack of remorse or guilt for their
actions they're likely to use excuses
like they had it coming they deserved it
or it's their fault causes and treatment
while the exact cause of antisocial
personality disorder is unknown it's
believed to be influenced by a
combination of environmental and genetic
factors with many having experienced a
traumatic childhoods such as childhood
abuse and neglect and those with
antisocial personality disorder don't
normally seek treatment as they're
usually ordered by a court the treatment
for this disorder is multi-disciplined
and depending on the patient's
circumstance will use the services of
psychologists psychiatrists social
workers and rehab centers treatments can
improve behavioral characteristics but
only if the person is willing to change
and put in the work unfortunately there
aren't any specific psychological
therapies for this disorder however
cognitive behavioral therapy group
therapy psycho education and medication
can help did you find this video
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