Abstract
The paper relates that Antisocial Personality Disorder has a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. The paper mentions that the average age of that Antisocial Personality Disorders appear is 15, and if three or more of the DSM IV criteria are present in and around the age of 15 the likelihood of Antisocial Personality Disorder is high (Moran 25).

From the Paper
"Antisocial Personality Disorder has a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. The average age of that Antisocial Personality Disorders appear is 15. If three or more of the DSM IV criteria are present in and around the age of 15 the likelihood of Antisocial Personality Disorder is high (Moran 25). The DSM IV criteria include: * Failure to conform to social norms as these norms relate to lawful behaviors."

Tags:antisocial, behavior, disorder

Abstract
This paper provides an historical account of antisocial personality disorder, and goes on to explain the diagnosis, symptoms, prevalence, and treatment. The writer explains that while little is known about the cause or causes of APD, and while treatment fails to effectively treat the condition, its prevalence has significantly increased within the past few decades. The paper concludes that mental health practitioners and researchers continue to search for the condition's causes and ways of more effectively treating patients diagnosed with APD, while also seeking to make the illness better understood.

Outline:
Introduction
Understanding Antisocial Personality Disorder
Conclusion

From the Paper
''Antisocial Personality Disorder, which is described as "a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, [and] violating the rights of others'' (PubMed Health, 2010), is generally perceived as being a relatively new condition. Until the 18th century, for example, the only recognized forms of mental illnesses, collectively known as mania or delirium, were melancholy (depression), delusions, and psychoses. Then, at the beginning of the 19th century, Philippe Pinel (1745-1826), identified what he termed as manie sans delire (insanity without delusions), and ``described patients who lacked impulse control, often raged when frustrated, and were prone to outbursts of violence'' (Liam, 2011). Nevertheless, it would be at least another fifty years before personality disorders would be recognized, thus meaning that the term ``moral insanity'' was commonly used to describe these conditions. As such, this paper will explore Antisocial Personality Disorder by primarily considering its history, and the way in which the condition was identified, and by reflecting on its symptoms, prevalence and treatment.''

Tags:antisocial, condition, mania

Abstract
The paper examines whether Antisocial Personality Disorder is influenced more by Nature or by Nurture. The paper explains that it is necessary to first offer a brief definition of this disorder, for doing so will frame the discussion and provide a focus for analysis. The paper relates that as a chronic behavioral disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder can be identified and diagnosed by determining whether behavioral and relationship patterns have been interfering with the subject's life over many years.

Tags:antisocial, personality, disorder

Abstract
The paper provides a delineation of the nature of antisocial personality disorder in both childhood and adulthood, the diagnostic criteria for the disorder, its prognosis, and general methods of treatment. The current research on both the childhood and adult forms of the disorder is also reviewed.

From the Paper
"The paper presented here examined antisocial personality disorder. Topics included a delineation of the nature of the disorder in both childhood and adulthood, the diagnostic criteria for the disorder, its prognosis and general methods of treatment. The current research on both the childhood and adult forms of the disorder were also reviewed. In general, this research focused on determining genetic and/or bioneural aspects of the condition as well as exploring the psychosocial elements and how they varied..."

Tags:antisocial personality disorder, treatment, psychosocial, bioneural

Abstract
This paper presents a general overview and discussion of the psychological disorders known as Conduct Disorder and Antisocial Disorder. The paper presents definitions of both disorders and discusses several aspects associated with these disorders including diagnosis, prevalence, general etiology, risk factors, genetic and biological causes, symptoms of each disorder and need for interventions.

From the Paper
"This research paper presents conduct disorder and antisocial disorder. Related to conduct disorder the following are discussed: definition, diagnosis, prevalence, general etiology and risk factors, genetic and biological causes and risk factors, disorder onset as a risk factor, familial and racial risk factors, childhood risk behaviors, developmental progression, course and consequences and assessment, treatment and forensic issues. Related to antisocial disorder the following are discussed: definition, diagnosis, prevalence, general etiology and risk factors, genetic and biological causes and risk factors..."

Tags:Conduct, Disorder, and, Antisocial, Disorder

Abstract
The paper discusses the antisocial personality disorder as an explanation for serial murder. The paper explores common traits shared by many serial killers, explains anti-social personality disorders and also looks at sociopathic serial killers.

From the Paper
"The Case of the Serial Killer I. Introduction. Serial murder is criminal homicide that involves the killing of several victims by an offender in three or more separate events. (Schmalleger p) Experts estimate that serial killers commit about - murders each year. Offender types can vary from apparent transients such as Henry Lee Lucas, to seemingly presentable college men like Ted Bundy. (Schmalleger p) Serial killers do tend to share certain traits."

Tags:serial killers, antisocial personality disorder

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes discusses antisocial disorder, noting that it has received attention from psychologists and lay-persons alike. The writer discusses the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorders and then looks at factors that affect the development of such disorders. Further, the writer discusses possible treatments for these disorders and also looks at complications and difficulties regarding treatments.

Outline:
Antisocial Disorder
Diagnosing Personality Disorders
Factors Influencing Development of the Disorder
Complications to Treatment
Treatment Interventions

From the Paper
"Everyone has a unique personality. Our personality is the result of genetic traits that we inherit from our parents, as well as the experiences that we have had in our lives. We are all subject to ups and downs at times, but for the most part, our basic personality remains the same. In order to be considered a personality disorder the pattern of behavior outside of the norm must be an enduring pattern that is inflexible and that does not change across differing situations. The pattern must be traced back to adolescence and early adulthood. The pattern cannot be the result of substance abuse or head trauma. In order to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, the person in question must be over the age of 18."

Tags:violent, acts, symptoms, unreliability

Abstract
This paper explores the causes of antisocial personality disorder, while also considering issues such as nature vs. nurture, its prevalence and characteristics, and comparing and contrasting Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) with true psychopathology.

Outline:
Introduction
Definition and Causes
Nature vs. Nurture
The Nature Theory - Heredity
Considering Nurture - Environment and Experience:
Defining Madness
Confessions of a Son of Sam
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"The debate, however, increased due to an article that appeared in the magazine Life (1998), which addressed the issue in more nuanced terms. The article, which was entitled "Were You Born That Way?," rather than focusing on competitive notions of nature vs. nurture, discussed the implications of an inter-connected relationship. Based on some of the research already mentioned within this paper, the authors proposed that nature has a slight advantage over nurture in relation to the construction of human personality. The outcome was primarily based on twin studies, including both fraternal and identical twins, suggested that characteristics such as optimism, pessimism, happiness, assertiveness, career choice, extroversion, risk aversion, and so forth, are not only influenced by the person's surrounding environment, but also by the individual's genetic make-up. The main focus, therefore, is based on the theory that if genetics are not involved in determining personality traits, how can the fact that twins, even when reared apart, develop striking similarities."

Tags:crime, sociopath, psychopath, society, killers, childhood, adolescence, abusive, neglectful

Abstract
This paper examines antisocial personality disorder (APD), describing it as a behavioral disorder indicated by actions that are blatantly destructive or actions that disregard the rights and feelings of others. The paper explains that people with APD generally appear to be charming, intelligent, and soft-spoken, belying the true brutality of which they're capable. The paper aims to show that there are correlations between antisocial conduct in youths and adults who have APD. The paper outlines the two most effective methods of preventing APD - multidimensional treatment foster care and targeted interventions.

From the Paper
"Almost everyone, at one point in his or her childhood, has squashed a bug, or thrown a rock at a bird. For most of us, that was nothing more than youthful friskiness. For some, however, bug squashing and rock-tossing leads to cat kicking and dog punching. And for some of us, these animal abuses are indicators for far more serious problems that emerge later in life. According to the DSM-IV, antisocial personality disorder (APD) describes a condition in which there are persistent patterns of behavior that are typified by disregard for the rights and feelings of others."

Tags:abnormal, childhood, deviance, psychology, society, behavioral

Abstract
This paper aims to show the distinct effect that Antisocial Personality Disorder has on criminality and violence, while explaining exactly what the condition involves. In addition, this paper distinguishes the disorder from the many psychiatric illnesses it is mistakenly associated with.The results of this paper show that criminality and violence are often correlated with APD and people suffering from this disorder more often than not break the law.

From the Paper
"Many people believe that many serial killers and convicted murderers, due to mental illnesses, are unable to control their urges to kill people repeatedly for no apparent reason. However, many of these criminals are not crazy. Instead, they are simply brutal and cruel people, who know exactly what they are doing and choose not to control their urges.
These people often fall into one of three types-- antisocial personality disorder (APD), sociopath, or psychopath -- that are neither insane nor psychotic. Of these three types, APD is the most common, as it affects about four percent of the general population."

Tags:crime, violence, psychiatric, psychopath, apd, sociopath