Question

Write down the traits of ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Antisocial Personality Disorder’.

Hint:

Paranoid = distrustful, suspicious; Antisocial = disregard for others, law-breaking.

Answer 1

Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD): Traits include:

Persistent distrust and suspicion of others without sufficient reason.
Tendency to interpret others’ motives as malevolent.
Reluctance to confide in others due to fear information will be used against them.
Holds grudges and is quick to react angrily.
Hypervigilance to perceived threats.
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Traits include:

Disregard for the rights and feelings of others.
Repeatedly breaking laws or social norms.
Deceitfulness, impulsiveness, and irritability.
Lack of remorse for harmful actions.
Difficulty maintaining relationships or steady work.