WOW! Remind you of anyone? Sociopath Traits Various hallmark sociopath traits are listed below. It is important to note that not all traits will be present in all the sociopaths. According to ICD-10 criteria, presence of 3 or more of the following qualifies for the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (~sociopathy): 1.Callous unconcern for the feelings of others. 2.Gross and persistent attitude of irresponsibility and disregard for social norms, and obligations. 3.Incapacity to maintain enduring relationships, though having no difficulty in establishing them. 4.Very low tolerance to frustration, a low threshold for discharge of aggression, including violence. 5.Incapacity to experience guilt or to profit from experience, particularly punishment. 6.Markedly prone to blame others or to offer plausible rationalization for the behavior that has brought the person into conflict with society. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV-TR) is another widely used tool for the diagnosis and it defines sociopath traits as: A) Pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three or more of the following: 1.Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest 2.Deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure 3.Impulsiveness or failure to plan ahead 4.Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults 5.Reckless disregard for safety of self or others 6.Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations 7.Lack of remorse as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another B) The individual is at least age 18 years. C) There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years. D) The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or a manic episode.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:18:09 +0000
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