Howard Stern: Adjustment domain

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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...