What is a condition that can cause a person to display a disregard for social norms and a lack of empathy?

What is a condition that can cause a person to display a disregard for social norms and a lack of empathy?

• A. Antisocial Personality Disorder
• B. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• C. Schizophreniform Disorder
• D. Borderline Personality Disorder

Answer: (A)

Disregard for social norms and a lack of empathy are hallmark features of Antisocial Personality Disorder. This condition describes a long-standing pattern, starting in adolescence or early adulthood, of violating the rights of others and breaking social rules. People with this disorder often lie or manipulate others, act impulsively or aggressively, show a reckless disregard for their own safety or the safety of others, are consistently irresponsible, and show little or no remorse after harming someone. Those persistent traits fit the scenario described in the question best. While different disorders can involve social impairment, Narcissistic Personality Disorder centers more on grandiosity and a need for admiration; Schizophreniform Disorder is defined by psychotic symptoms such as delusions or disorganized thinking; and Borderline Personality Disorder involves unstable relationships and emotions rather than a pervasive pattern of violating social norms.

Disregard for social norms and a lack of empathy are hallmark features of Antisocial Personality Disorder. This condition describes a long-standing pattern, starting in adolescence or early adulthood, of violating the rights of others and breaking social rules. People with this disorder often lie or manipulate others, act impulsively or aggressively, show a reckless disregard for their own safety or the safety of others, are consistently irresponsible, and show little or no remorse after harming someone. Those persistent traits fit the scenario described in the question best.

While different disorders can involve social impairment, Narcissistic Personality Disorder centers more on grandiosity and a need for admiration; Schizophreniform Disorder is defined by psychotic symptoms such as delusions or disorganized thinking; and Borderline Personality Disorder involves unstable relationships and emotions rather than a pervasive pattern of violating social norms.