Introducing Personality Disorders Personality is a combination of an individuals thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It is what defines a person in this world and it develops a reputation for an individual. Whether this is a desired reputation or not, it is developed from day one. An individual with a personality disorder may uphold a reputation that the majority of society would characterize as undesired. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), is a specific disorder that has been extensively studied throughout the history of psychology, since the early 19th century (“National Center for Biotechnology Information”, 2010). Although, much of society might view a reputation filled with criminal behavior as undesirable, an individual with ASPD
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Each of these structures partake in an imperative role in moral-judgement, emotion or decision making in an individual. The lack of these structures can in return cause there to be development of ASPD characteristics when it comes to lack of empathy or rule breaking behaviors. In general, there is an important role of genes and brain structure in the development of ASPD. Although this is true, there is also truth in the fact that environmental factors do have the ability to alter gene expression into antisocial behaviors (Raine, …show more content…
Many who are diagnosed with the disorder are likely to end up in a correctional facility, but if there was to be a treatment of choice in the field it would be, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Davidson et al., 2009). CBT, in theory is focused on the behavioral aspects of a person, rather than that of the physical symptoms of an individual (Arnow & Castonguay 1996). Generally speaking, the main intentions of this therapy technique is to bring to an ASPD diagnosed individual to a point where moral issues and concern for others are taken into consideration. This treatment method is more focused on the minimization of an individuals symptoms opposed to a complete healing from the disorder (Davidson et al., 2009). Since ASPD is only diagnosable after the age of 18, there is a benefit to early intervention in adolescent years (Davidson et al.
Each of these structures partake in an imperative role in moral-judgement, emotion or decision making in an individual. The lack of these structures can in return cause there to be development of ASPD characteristics when it comes to lack of empathy or rule breaking behaviors. In general, there is an important role of genes and brain structure in the development of ASPD. Although this is true, there is also truth in the fact that environmental factors do have the ability to alter gene expression into antisocial behaviors (Raine, …show more content…
Many who are diagnosed with the disorder are likely to end up in a correctional facility, but if there was to be a treatment of choice in the field it would be, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Davidson et al., 2009). CBT, in theory is focused on the behavioral aspects of a person, rather than that of the physical symptoms of an individual (Arnow & Castonguay 1996). Generally speaking, the main intentions of this therapy technique is to bring to an ASPD diagnosed individual to a point where moral issues and concern for others are taken into consideration. This treatment method is more focused on the minimization of an individuals symptoms opposed to a complete healing from the disorder (Davidson et al., 2009). Since ASPD is only diagnosable after the age of 18, there is a benefit to early intervention in adolescent years (Davidson et al.