Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed when a person’s pattern of antisocial behavior has occurred since age 15 (although only adults 18 years or older can be diagnosed with this disorder) and consists of the majority of these symptoms:
- Failure to conform to social norms - with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
- Deceitfulness - as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
- Impulsivity - or failure to plan ahead
- Irritability and aggressiveness - as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
- Reckless disregard - for safety of self or others
- Consistent irresponsibility - as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
- Lack of remorse - as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another