antisocial personality

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Antisocial personality

A personality characterized by attitudes and behaviors at odds with society's customs and moral standards, including illegal acts.

Mentioned in: Malingering

antisocial personality

[-sō′shəl]

Etymology: Gk, anti + L, socius, companion

a person who exhibits attitudes and overt behavior contrary to the customs, standards, and moral principles accepted by society. Also called psychopathic personality, sociopathic personality. See also antisocial personality disorder.

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