antisocial personality disorder
nounDefinition of antisocial personality disorder
— called also psychopathic personality disorder
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Sociopathy is really an outdated, slippery term for what is known today as antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), according to the American Psychological Association (APA). — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Mental Health Experts Want You to Know Before Watching the Buzzy New YouTube Series ‘The Mind of Jake Paul’," 12 Oct. 2018 For instance, antisocial personality disorder can also cause a sense of superiority and lack of empathy. — Nina Bahadur, SELF, "9 Facts to Know About Narcissistic Personality Disorder Before Calling Someone a Narcissist," 8 Nov. 2018 Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. — John Woodrow Cox, Washington Post, "Inside an accused school shooter’s mind: A plot to kill ‘50 or 60. If I get lucky maybe 150.’," 3 Mar. 2018 Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. — John Woodrow Cox, Washington Post, "Inside an accused school shooter’s mind: A plot to kill ‘50 or 60. If I get lucky maybe 150.’," 3 Mar. 2018 Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. — John Woodrow Cox, Washington Post, "Inside an accused school shooter’s mind: A plot to kill ‘50 or 60. If I get lucky maybe 150.’," 3 Mar. 2018 Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. — John Woodrow Cox, Washington Post, "Inside an accused school shooter’s mind: A plot to kill ‘50 or 60. If I get lucky maybe 150.’," 3 Mar. 2018 Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. — John Woodrow Cox, Washington Post, "Inside an accused school shooter’s mind: A plot to kill ‘50 or 60. If I get lucky maybe 150.’," 3 Mar. 2018 Ballenger concluded that Jesse was at high risk for developing antisocial personality disorder, often called sociopathy, which cannot be diagnosed before age 18. — John Woodrow Cox, Washington Post, "Inside an accused school shooter’s mind: A plot to kill ‘50 or 60. If I get lucky maybe 150.’," 3 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'antisocial personality disorder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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