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There’s no standard list of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) signs, but the signs and symptoms of ASPD include a persistent pattern of disregard for others. 

For example:

• ignoring social norms and laws, or breaking rules at school or work, overstepping social boundaries, stealing, stalking and harassing others, and destroying property
• dishonesty and deceit, including using false identities and manipulating others for personal gain
• difficulty controlling impulses and planning for the future, or acting without considering the consequences
• aggressive or aggravated behavior, including frequent fights or physical conflict with others
• disregard for personal safety, or the safety of others
• difficulty managing responsibilities, including showing up at work, handling tasks, or paying rent and bills
• little to no guilt or remorse, or a tendency to justify actions that negatively affect others

Both sociopathy and psychopathy have become well-recognized terms among mental health professionals, but neither represent an official diagnosis. They also carry a lot of stigma, particularly for people living with personality disorders, so it’s best to avoid describing anyone displaying violent or manipulative behaviour as “sociopaths” or “psychopaths.” 

Instead, focus on specific behaviours and actions. Rather than labelling someone as a sociopath, for example, you could say, “He would regularly deny provable situations.”

People with ASPD generally show little emotion or interest in the lives of others. They might: 

• come across as arrogant or superior, with firmly fixed opinions
• use humor, intelligence, and charisma to manipulate
• seem charming at first, until their self-interest becomes clear

People with ASPD generally find it challenging to maintain friendships, relationships, and other mutually fulfilling connections. This difficulty may stem from traits, like:

• low empathy and emotional intelligence
• difficulty learning from mistakes
• lack of concern for the safety of others
• a tendency to intimidate and threaten in order to maintain control