ADJUSTMENT DOMAIN
Antisocial Personality Disorder :( impulsive,
aggressive, manipulative) [1]
A. There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and
violation of the rights of others occurring since age
18 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the
following:
1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to
lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing
acts that are grounds for arrest
- Howard ignores rules of the FCC during his radio
show & was fired & fined because of his repeated
offenses.
2. Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use
of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or
pleasure
- Howard is very upfront & honest; he does not lie or
use people to gain personal profit.
- His name actually helps listeners earn profit from
Howard's merchandise.
3. Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by
repeated physical fights or assaults
- Howard was bullied throughout his childhood,
creating low self-esteem, which is shown when someone
disagrees or discredits him.
4. Consistent work behavior or honor financial
obligations
- He is a work-a-holic, directs entirely too much time
to his work. He is always taking pride in not being in
financial dept
B. The individual is at least 18 years old
- YES
C. There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset
before age 15 years.
- YES
Borderline Personality Disorder :( impulsive,
self-destructive, unstable) [2]
A. A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal
relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked
impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present
in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or
more) of the following:
1. Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently
unstable self-image or sense of self
- Howard knows who he is and is content with it. He
realizes his accomplishments and even when he became
divorced with his wife, he...