What personality disorder is characterized by destructive excitement seeking and a lack of empathy?
Antisocial personality disorder may further support the diagnosis of dissocial personality disorder. There may also be persistent irritability as an associated feature. It is a requirement of the ICD-10 that a diagnosis of any specific personality disorder also satisfies a set of general personality disorder criteria. Psychopathy is commonly defined as a personality disorder characterized partly by antisocial behavior, a diminished capacity for empathy and remorse, and poor behavioral controls. Psychopathic traits are assessed using various measurement tools, including Canadian researcher Robert D. Hare's Psychopathy Checklist, Revised (PCL-R). "Psychopathy" is not the official title of any diagnosis in the DSM or ICD; nor
Narcissistic personality disorder Narcissistic personality disorder Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder with a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by exaggerated feelings of self-importance, excessive need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Those affected often spend much time thinking about achieving power or success, or on their appearance. They often take advantage of the people around them. The behavior typically begins by early adulthood, and occurs across a variety of social situations. The cause of narcissistic personality disorder is unknown. It is a personality disorder classified within cluster B by the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).