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