Question

Write down the traits of ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Antisocial Personality Disorder’.

Hint:

Paranoid = distrustful, suspicious; Antisocial = disregard for others, law-breaking.

Answer 1

Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD): Characteristics:

Pervasive distrust and suspicion of others without adequate justification.
Interpretation of others' motives as malicious.
Unwillingness to confide in others due to fear of exploitation.
Tendency to bear grudges and react with anger.
Excessive vigilance for perceived threats.
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Characteristics:

Disregard for the rights and feelings of others.
Persistent engagement in illegal or socially unacceptable behavior.
Marked by deceitfulness, impulsivity, and irritability.
Absence of remorse for harm caused.
Challenges in sustaining relationships and stable employment.