Question

Andrew has led a turbulent life. As a young child, he skipped school more often than he attended. When he did attend, he had frequent behavior problems, and often got into fights with other boys. He was finally expelled from school altogether after stabbing another student in a high school class. Since then, Andrew has not held a job for any length of time. Soon after his expulsion, he began supplementing his income by breaking into homes and stealing whatever he could get his hands on. However, he appears to feel no guilt about his behavior. Although he has never been in a committed relationship, he has several children—whom he never sees, due partly to the fact that he frequently moves from town to town. Despite these characteristics, Andrew is a colorful and entertaining person and has a certain charm. If asked, he will tell you that he is quite happy with his current lifestyle.

Answer 1

Answer: Antisocial Personality Disorder

Explanation:

Antisocial Personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health disorder that is characterised by disregard for other people.

People like Andrew with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) may begin to show symptoms in childhood, but diagnoses is usually in adolescence or adulthood.

ASPD condition cannot be cured but treatment helps and it usually involves long talk with a therapist, therapy and support by the family.

It is usually chronic hence it can last for years or be lifelong

Those with antisocial personality disorder tend to lie a lot, break laws, act impulsively and lack regard for their own safety or the safety of others. These Symptoms may lessen with age.