A Review of Antisocial Personality Disorder in Criminals
             The Antisocial Personality is (APD) is a serious disorder that affects many males
             and cause a great threat to families, friends, and even complete strangers. Most
             personality disorders may cause an inconvenience to a person's family and friends, but
             usually harm themselves more than others. Antisocial Personality Disorder contrasts
             from other personality disorders because the defining trait is a predatory attitude toward
             other people (Smith, 1999). "They have a chronic indifference to and violation of the
             rights of one's fellow human beings." (Alterman; Cacciola; McDermott; Mulholland;
             Newman; & Rutherford, 2000). A common tendency of those with APD is criminal
             actions. These actions can range from stealing of everyday items to rate to murder. It is
             obvious that APD is a serious disorder with serious consequences. Criminologists need
             to have an understanding of APD as evidenced in the male offender.
             Antisocial Personality Disorder affects less than one percent of females and about
             three percent of males and usually occurs before age 15 (Smith, 1999). Most of these
             men are involved in some sort of criminal behavior. One heartwrenching characteristic
             of men with this disorder is that they show no remorse for their victims or anyone
             involved. Interpersonally, those with APD are gradoise, arrogant, callous, superficial,
             and manipulative (Alterman et al. 2000). Affectively, those with APD are
             short-tempered, unable to form strong emotional bonds with others, lacking empathy,
             guilt, or remorse (Smith 1999). Behaviorally, those with APD are irresponsive,
             impulsive, and prone to violate social and legal norms and expectations (Smith 1999).
             DSM III gives a list of criteria for the diagnosis of APD. These five points are as follows:
             1. "A history of illegal or socially disapproved activity beginning b...