Post by Thorfinn Rowle on Jun 15, 2013 2:47:18 GMT
I’ve seen people use the term “antisocial” in the modernized way — like shy, timid, solitary — but I just wanted to make sure to let it be known what the true definition of an “antisocial” person is, in terms of psychology.
Although people make the common mistake of thinking the word “antisocial” is interchangeable with a shy person, or something of a wallflower, that’s actually not the case. It is actually ”a type of chronic mental condition in which a person’s ways of thinking, perceiving situations and relating to others are dysfunctional — and destructive. People with antisocial personality disorder typically have no regard for right and wrong and often disregard the rights, wishes and feelings of others.”
According to mayoclinic, the antisocial personality disorder is characterized by the tendency to “antagonize, manipulate or treat others either harshly or with callous indifference. They may often violate the law, landing in frequent trouble, yet they show no guilt or remorse. They may lie, behave violently or impulsively, and have problems with drug and alcohol use. These characteristics typically make people with antisocial personality disorder unable to fulfill responsibilities related to family, work or school.”
In other words, those who are antisocial typically have no regards for the feelings of other people. They are known to be insensitive, merciless, and are simply incapable of empathizing with others, hence the name “anti-social.” They are not known for socializing, or being the life of the party; they’re otherwise known as one that will rain on your parade. They could insult someone to no end without any damage to their conscience (or lack thereof.)
Although people make the common mistake of thinking the word “antisocial” is interchangeable with a shy person, or something of a wallflower, that’s actually not the case. It is actually ”a type of chronic mental condition in which a person’s ways of thinking, perceiving situations and relating to others are dysfunctional — and destructive. People with antisocial personality disorder typically have no regard for right and wrong and often disregard the rights, wishes and feelings of others.”
According to mayoclinic, the antisocial personality disorder is characterized by the tendency to “antagonize, manipulate or treat others either harshly or with callous indifference. They may often violate the law, landing in frequent trouble, yet they show no guilt or remorse. They may lie, behave violently or impulsively, and have problems with drug and alcohol use. These characteristics typically make people with antisocial personality disorder unable to fulfill responsibilities related to family, work or school.”
In other words, those who are antisocial typically have no regards for the feelings of other people. They are known to be insensitive, merciless, and are simply incapable of empathizing with others, hence the name “anti-social.” They are not known for socializing, or being the life of the party; they’re otherwise known as one that will rain on your parade. They could insult someone to no end without any damage to their conscience (or lack thereof.)
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