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Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - as a noun
A personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder' is the preferred term)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
psychopathic personalitysociopathic personalityExample Sentences
"People with antisocial personality disorder often exhibit a lack of empathy and have little regard for the feelings and needs of others."
"Individuals with antisocial personality disorder may engage in repeated criminal behavior and show a disregard for societal norms."
"Treatment for antisocial personality disorder can be challenging due to the individual's resistance to change and lack of motivation for therapy."
"Research suggests that antisocial personality disorder may have a genetic component, but environmental factors also play a significant role."
"Individuals with antisocial personality disorder tend to have difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships."
