define antisocial
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antisocial personality disorder 1. denoting behavior that violates the rights of others, societal mores, or the law. 2. denoting the specific personality traits seen in antisocial personality disorder. antisocial personality disorder a personality disorder characterized by a conspicuous disregard for the rights and needs of others. Antisocial behavior begins before the age of 15 and includes such behaviors as truancy, delinquency, theft, and vandalism.
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- A person with antisocial personality disorder. Probably the most widely recognized personality disorder. A sociopath is often well liked because of their charm and high charisma, but they do not usually care about other people. They think mainly of themselves and often blame others for the things that they do. They have a complete disregard for rules and lie constantly. They seldom feel guilt or learn from punishments.
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sociopathic Definition of sociopathic. : of, relating to, or characterized by asocial or antisocial behavior or exhibiting antisocial personality disorder.
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Anti-social behaviour An anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) is a civil order made against a person who has been shown, on the balance of evidence, to have engaged in anti-social behaviour.
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- QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) & SAFETY (QSEN) Definition: Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems thus minimizing the risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
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- Psychopathy (/saɪˈkɒpəθi/), also known as—though sometimes distinguished from— sociopathy (/soʊsiˈɒpəθi/), is traditionally defined as a personality disorder characterized by enduring antisocial behavior, diminished empathy and remorse, and disinhibited or bold behavior.
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Sociopath Definition: Extremely Antisocial, No Conscience The word sociopath is a familiar one, yet it can be difficult to define sociopath. A simple definition of sociopath is someone who possesses the sociopathic characteristics of having no conscience and is tremendously antisocial. While indeed accurate, that definition falls a bit short.
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Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD, APD) Onset of antisocial personality disorder is before age 15, frequently around puberty in girls and quite early in childhood for boys. The disorder is more prevalent in men, with incidence being about 3% for men and 1% for women. Prevalence is increased in lower socioeconomic groups.
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- A pro-social psychopath is an anti-social person utilizing pro-social traits for their own benefit. Imagine you have a present. You put it into a box, and to pretty it up, you wrap it in paper with smileys on it, or kittens, or some shiny red material to reflect the Christmas spirit—whatever the situation calls for.
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Communication Networks in the Brain 1 Antisocial personality disorder is likely the result of a combination of biologic/genetic and environmental factors. 2  Some theories about the biological risk factors for antisocial personality disorder include dysfunction of certain genes, hormones, or parts of the brain.
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Antisocial personality disorder Like other types of personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder is on a spectrum, which means it can range in severity from occasional bad behaviour to repeatedly breaking the law and committing serious crimes. Psychopaths are considered to have a severe form of antisocial personality disorder.iagnosing antisocial personality disorder. To be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, a person must have a history of conduct disorder before the age of 15. Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed after rigorous psychological assessment.
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Prosocial Behavior Used as a term only since the 1970s, prosocial behavior is the antonym of antisocial behavior. The research into the psychology of giving, helping and sharing has gained signficance as the key to harmonious interpersonal and group relations.
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Sociopath Definition: Extremely Antisocial, No Conscience 1 A sociopath has no conscience. 2  Behavioral: Someone who is a sociopath is impulsive and unreliable. 3  As a result of these traits, the sociopath also lacks the ability to set long-term goals. 4  Further, he can't, or won't, accept responsibility for his actions.
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How to spot a sociopath - 10 red flags that could save you from being swept under the influence of a charismatic nut job A person with antisocial personality disorder. Probably the most widely recognized personality disorder. A sociopath is often well liked because of their charm and high charisma, but they do not usually care about other people. They think mainly of themselves and often blame others for the things that they do. They have a complete disregard for rules and lie constantly.
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- of view. If one accepts the Aronson definition noted previously, I would ask why the literature labeled prosocial seems to bypass other helping behaviors such as certain forms of advocacy and activism. Harquail notes a number of behaviors in the organizational literature that certainly would seem to fit such a definition including tempered radicalism, issue-selling, group advocacy and activism (Harquail, 1996). I think this area of research is
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Definitions &Translations This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word psychosocial. Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: For a concept to be psychosocial means it relates to one's psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment. The individual needs not be fully aware of this relationship with her or his environment. It was first commonly used by psychologist Erik Erikson in his stages of social development.
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Review worksheet 6 for chapter 10 Psychosocial Empathy is the ability to understand the emotions and concerns of another person, especially when they differ from one's own. Antipathy is the feelings of dislike or even hatred for another person. Sympathy is feeling sorrow or pity for someone else's failure.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Opposite Of Sociopath Antisocial: The modern clinical term for sociopathy is antisocial personality disorder. The hallmark of this disorder is the person seems to have no conscience, or sense of morality, or right or wrong. This person cannot empathize with others, is opportunistic, predatory, and often thrill seeking.
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What is the difference between secondary psychopathy (sociopathy), primary psychopathy, and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? 1 Antisocial personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. 2  Histrionic personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of excessive emotion and attention seeking.
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- Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder grow up being lawless and impulsive. The core features of this disorder are: (1) antagonism (manipulativeness, callousness, deceitfulness, hostility), and (2) disinhibition (risk taking, impulsivity, irresponsibility).
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ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR aggressive, impulsive, and often violent actions that violate protective rules, conventions, and codes of a society - for example, laws. Compare also pro-social behavior. ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR: The individual exhibited antisocial behavior when he or she kicked the shopkeeper and stole money from the register..
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Psychopathy Psychopathy (/saɪˈkɒpəθi/), also known as—though sometimes distinguished from— sociopathy (/soʊsiˈɒpəθi/), is traditionally defined as a personality disorder characterized by enduring antisocial behavior, diminished empathy and remorse, and disinhibited or bold behavior.onduct disorder is diagnosed based on a prolonged pattern of antisocial behavior in childhood and/or adolescence, and may be seen as a precursor to ASPD. Some researchers have speculated that there are two subtypes of conduct disorder which mark dual developmental pathways to adult psychopathy.
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antisocial personality disorder Definition of antisocial personality disorder. : a personality disorder that is characterized by antisocial behavior exhibiting pervasive disregard for and violation of the rights, feelings, and safety of others starting in childhood or the early teenage years and continuing into adulthood —called also psychopathic personality disorder.
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"What ""Psychopath"" Means" It describes a condition termed antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), which is characterized by a longstanding history of criminal and often physically aggressive behavior, referring to it as synonymous with psychopathy. Yet research demonstrates that measures of psychopathy and ASPD overlap only moderately. 2. All psychopaths are psychotic.
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Overview People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often violate the law, becoming criminals. They may lie, behave violently or impulsively, and have problems with drug and alcohol use. Because of these characteristics, people with this disorder typically can't fulfill responsibilities related to family, work or school.
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How to spot a sociopath - 10 red flags that could save you from being swept under the influence of a charismatic nut job A person with antisocial personality disorder. Probably the most widely recognized personality disorder. A sociopath is often well liked because of their charm and high charisma, but they do not usually care about other people. They think mainly of themselves and often blame others for the things that they do.