rights of others and is indicated by three or more of the following:Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behavior as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest.Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of alias, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead.Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults.Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations.Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.” It is hard to first distinguish someone with this disorder because most of them are very friendly, outgoing, and have very likable personalities. Since they often feel no guilt or remorse they repeatedly leave behind a trail of friends, family, and unknown victims with a sometimes-irreversible damage of lies, manipulation, frustration and broken promises. The lack of moral or emotional development gives an antisocial person a lack of understanding for other people’s feelings. This enables them to be malicious and deceitful without feeling remorse about their actions. They are incapable of having long lasting, close, warm and responsible relationships with people. The adult will also habitually lie and cannot hold a job for long periods of time. Studies have shown people diagnosed with antisocial personality behavior that are institutionalized seem to flourish under rigorous structure. In this organized setting very few privileges are given, but will be rewarded on the progress of their behavior. Since antisocial personalities thrive on hurting and using those around them, they must be educated in a new way of thinking. The goal is to teach them (1) how to trust others, (2) to share their feelings with others, (3) give them a new le...
