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lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder' is the preferred term)

Behavioral patterns that lack moral and ethical standards.

a mental illness that is characterized by symptoms of antisocial behavior in which there is little concern for the rights of others. Excessive drinking, fighting and irresponsibility may also occur.

persons with this disorder characteristically disregard the feelings, property, authority, and respect of others for their own personal gain. This may include violent or aggressive acts involving or targeting other individuals, without a sense or remorse or guilt for any of their destructive actions.

characterized by impulsivity, irritability, and aggressiveness. They are likely to be irresponsible in work, social, and financial commitments. Rule-breaking and trouble with legal authorities is typical. They display impulsive anger, deceitfulness, and cunning, and enjoy taking high risks. They have no regards for others and lack a conscience, as well as having a distinct sense of entitlement. Also called psychopaths.

A condition characterized by impulsive antisocial behavior such as lying, stealing, and sometimes violence, and lack of shame and guilt.

Also called psychopathy or sociopathy. The term describes persons who get into continual trouble with society, are indifferent to others, are impulsive, and have little concern for the future or remorse about the past.

A personality disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of victimizing others through theft or destruction of property, physical assault (including spouse and/or child abuse), or deceit to gain personal profit or pleasure

Antisocial personality disorder (abbreviated APD or ASPD) is a psychiatric diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR recognizable by the disordered individual's impulsive behavior, disregard for social norms, and indifference to the rights and feelings of others. The World Health Organization's ICD-10 diagnostic manual uses dissocial personality disorder instead. The related concepts Sociopathy or Psychopathy (not to be confused with Psychosis) generally denote a separate and more severe form of Personality disorder.