Personality Disorders ( Ocd ) - 1967 Words

Sociopathy usually refers to a person diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorders(APD), but it cannot be found in the DSM(Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The DSM-V defined APD as a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood. Antisocial personality has appeared in the DSM since its first edition in 1952, although it was initially labelled antisocial reaction under sociopathic personality disturbance. German-American psychiatrist Karl Birnbaum first introduces the term sociopathy in 1909, as an alternative for psychopathy. Sociopaths do share certain similarities with psychopaths, such as superficially†¦show more content†¦In some people with severe APD, there is an 18% volume reduction, and the outer layer of this region is thinner, compared to non-sociopaths, and therefore influencing their ability to experience the variety of emotions. But having a predisposition is not a definite requirement, nor do people with this symptom have to end up becoming a sociopath. Besides, the diagnostic criteria of APD in DSM-V are mostly behavioral: _______________________________________ A: A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following: 1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors, as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest. 2. Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure. 3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead. 4. Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults. 5. Reckless disregard for safety of self or others. 6. Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations. 7. Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another. B. The