ASOCIAL OR ANTISOCIAL?
Channel: PsychWorld
Date: 2023-01-15

An ongoing habit of showing contempt for other people's rights is one of the traits of antisocial personality disorder. It should not be confused with the term "asocial," which describes someone who lacks the desire to socialize with others. You can legally suggest someone has ASPD or a psychopathic personality by calling them antisocial. When referring to someone who simply doesn't enjoy socializing or care about others, be sure to use the appropriate term.



Updated note:

The most recent DSM classification is for autism spectrum disorder, which is accurate; Aspergers Syndrome is no longer a diagnosable mental condition because it has been incorporated into the autism spectrum. - Sylence139



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