2. Personality
Disorder
A persistent pattern of
feelings
thoughts
behaviors
that is significantly different from
what is considered normal in
culture
3. Anti-Social
A pervasive pattern of
disregard
violation
of the rights of others.
It begins in childhood and
continues throughout adulthood.
4. Children
• Antisocial Conduct Disorder
• aggressive behavior
• destructive behavior
• manipulative behavior
• rule breaking
• Cannot be diagnosed until the age of 18
5. Symptoms
Anti social and impulsive behavior
Disregard for societal standards
No indication of fear or guilt
8. Abnormal brain function and serotonin have been linked
with impulsive behavior. Because both the temporal lobes
and prefrontal cortex help regulate mood and behavior, it is
possible that ASP behavior stems from a functional
abnormality in the serotonin levels in said regions.
9. An unstable or abusive environment during childhood may
contribute to ASP. The lack of emotional bonding at a
young age can damage a persons ability to form intimate
and trusting relationships in the future, causing them to
view others solely as objects or victims.
10. Smoking during pregnancy could cause lower oxygen levels
for the fetus. This then results in fetal brain injury, primarily
in the temporal lobe, which may later lead to the offspring
being at risk of the development of ASP.