Antisocial personality.any similarity to people yo
Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of a disregard for other people’s rights, often crossing the line and violating those rights. It usually begins in childhood or as a teen and continues into their adult lives. Antisocial personality disorder is often referred to as psychopathy or sociopathy in popular culture.
Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder frequently lack empathy and tend to be callous, cynical, and contemptuous of the feelings, rights, and sufferings of others. They may have an inflated and arrogant self-appraisal (e.g., feel that ordinary work is beneath them or lack a realistic concern about their current problems or their future) and may be excessively opinionated, self-assured, or cocky. They may display a glib, superficial charm and can be quite voluble and verbally facile (e.g., using technical terms or jargon that might impress someone who is unfamiliar with the topic). Lack of empathy, inflated self-appraisal, and superficial charm are features that have been commonly included in traditional conceptions of psychopathy and may be particularly distinguishing of Antisocial Personality Disorder in prison or forensic settings where criminal, delinquent, or aggressive acts are likely to be nonspecific. These individuals may also be irresponsible and exploitative in their s*xual relationships.Antisocial personality disorder is more prevalent in males (3 %) versus females (1%) in the general population. Like most personality disorders, antisocial personality disorder typically will decrease in intensity with age, with many people experiencing a few of the most extreme symptoms by the time they are in the 40s or 50s.
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I was reading this article and was thinking, how many people we know like this.
They set themselves up for failure, however. They don't realize the weaknesses they have or how to recognize strengths in others. When they are in charge, the group is not allowed to exceed their own capabilities. People in the group who recognize the problem will find a way to leave the group. Those who openly oppose the autocrat will be pushed out of the group.
Many people have this affliction to a lesser degree. Often it isn't recognized until their behavior becomes enough of a problem for those around them.
This is an interesting article. Thanks for sharing!