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In our first general meeting, we talked about Dissociative Amnesia, which was the mental disorder that gained the most votes on Clubs and Societies Day. However, that wasn't the only event for the day.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
NO Meeting on 16th June 2010 (Wed)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Antisocial And Psychopath
Is Hitler a psychopath?
What is ASPD & Psychopath?
Antisocial Disorder
A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15, as indicated by at least 3 of the following:
Failure to conform to social norms and repeated lawbreaking; deceitfulness; impulsivity of failure to plan ahead; irritability and aggressiveness; reckless disregard for safety of self or others, consistent irresponsibility; lack of remorse
The individual is at least 18 years of age
There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15
Psychopathy
Affective and interpersonal core of disorder and reflect traits such as lack of remorse or guilt, lack of empathy, superficial charm, grandiose of self worth and pathological lying
Behaviour that involves antisocial, impulsive and socially deviant lifestyle such as need for stimulatin, poor behaviour controls, irresponsibility, and a parasitic lifestyle
The difference is…
Characteristics of Psychopath
- Charming
- Intelligent
- Polite
- Manipulative
- Narcissist
Prevalence
- Rare - 1.23 % - 3.46 %
- ASPD – Higher – 3 % male, 1% female
Causal factors
- Genetic
- Social contribution
- SES, constraints on choice, and motivation
- Attachment
- Family variables and parenting
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Come Join Us!
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2nd June 2010 | Antisocial | |
16th June 2010 | Phobia & Coping Skills | |
30th June 2010 | Gender Identity Disorder and Sex Education |
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