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01-12-2013 | Personality Disorders (C Schmahl, Section Editor)

Antisocial Personality Disorder: A Current Review

Authors: Andrea L. Glenn, Alexandria K. Johnson, Adrian Raine

Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports | Issue 12/2013

Abstract

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5) classification of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) describes individuals who engage in repetitive irresponsible, delinquent, and criminal behavior. The diagnosis is highly controversial, with many researchers and clinicians arguing that the category is too heterogeneous, overinclusive, and demonstrates considerable overlap with other disorders. This review focuses on recent studies that have improved our understanding of the characteristics of individuals who fit the ASPD definition by exploring how subtypes differ and how comorbid conditions influence the presentation of ASPD. In addition, we discuss research on the etiology of ASPD that has identified genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to the development and persistence of antisocial behavior, and brain imaging research that has improved our understanding of the relationships between ASPD and other psychopathology. Finally, we discuss promising preliminary research on treatment for this disorder.

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Title: Antisocial Personality Disorder: A Current Review
Authors: Andrea L. Glenn
Alexandria K. Johnson
Adrian Raine
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Psychiatry Reports / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 1523-3812
Electronic ISSN: 1535-1645
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-013-0427-7

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