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To: albie
She embodies a sociopathic personality: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV-TR) is another widely used tool for the diagnosis and it defines sociopath traits as: A) Pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three or more of the following:

Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest Deception, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure

Impulsiveness or failure to plan ahead

Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults

Reckless disregard for safety of self or others

Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations

Lack of remorse as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another

28 posted on 08/21/2015 6:02:45 AM PDT by verga (I might as well be playng chess with pigeons.)
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To: verga

Thanks for the info. So it’s a mental disorder.


32 posted on 08/21/2015 6:07:37 AM PDT by albie
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To: verga

So... she will use the insanity defense?


55 posted on 08/21/2015 6:41:02 AM PDT by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything.)
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