Quote:
Originally Posted by Aanga
So, if I understand correct, ASPD completely lack empathy? That was one part that I needed clarity on. Because when I was reading diagnostic criteria "lack of empathy" could be interpreted as "no empathy" or "severely low empathy". I only qualify as one, but I didn't know which one qualified as ASPD.
|
To be more accurate, the DSM refers to a, "lack of remorse", in order to make a distinction (albeit arguably a semantic distinction) with lack of empathy being reserved for psychopathy. To me, it's confusing because it implies someone can be empathetic while having no remorse. Practically speaking though, the DSM criteria implies a lack of empathy and remorse. It's impossible for clinicians to measure the exact amount of empathy or remorse someone has, so, "lack" can either mean the clinician estimates there is absolutely none or severely low.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aanga
And secondly, ASPD people don't derive pleasure from their violent acts, they just merely do them or think them?
|
It depends on the exact circumstance, however, deriving pleasure isn't a motivator because it's either extremely low or non-existent. The violent acts may be done for other reasons, such as wanting something when the person refuses to provide.