This is a project for a high school AP Psychology course. This is a fictionalized account of having a psychological ailment. For questions about this blog project or its content, please email the teacher, Laura Astorian: laura.astorian@cobbk12.org
2. WHAT IT IS?
Mental disorder known for altering the
person’s way of thinking, perceiving
situations, and interacting with others.
This mental disorder causes the victims
to be dysfunctional and destructive.
3. SYMPTOMS OF BEING A PSYCHOPATH
Unable to know right/wrong
Persistent lying
Manipulation
Intense egocentrism
Lawfully troubled
Poor or abusive relationship
5. RISK FACTORS
Childhood conduct disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder family
history
Verbal, physical, or sexual abuse during
development
Dysfunctional family life
Traumatic divorce during childhood
Substance abuse by parents
6. COMPLICATIONS
Verbal or physical violence
Gang participation
Reckless behavior
Risky sexual behavior
Child abuse
Homicidal or suicidal behaviors
Premature death