Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.
Sociopathic personality; Sociopathy; Personality disorder - antisocial
The causes of antisocial personality disorder are unknown. Genetic factors and child abuse are believed to contribute to the development of this...
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