Antisocial Personality Disorder
A Case Study
Interview Guide
Purpose of Interview
Antisocial Personality Disorder is one of the most difficult mental disorders an
individual can have and it can be very hard to deal with. We, the presenters of this case study,
and the case study itself, wish to thoroughly understand antisocial personality disorder and
individuals with this particular type of disorder. This is why your background, experiences,
ideas, perception, and understanding, as a psychologist and as an individual with AsPD,
regarding the said disorder will be undeniably helpful and would be greatly appreciated by us.
Interview Questions
For the Psychologist
Could you please give us a background about you being a psychologist?
o For how long have you been a psychologist?
o Do you have strengths and weaknesses as a psychologist? What are they?
o As a psychologist, what are your perceived career goals?
About Antisocial Personality Disorder
What is AsPD or Antisocial Personality Disorder?
o How can you tell if someone has this type of personality disorder?
o Can you give us examples of the behaviors of a person with AsPD?
o What are the main causes and reasons of having AsPD?
o Can Antisocial Personality Disorder be prevented or cured?
How often can AsPD be observed in the population?
o Who among the populace do frequently experience or have this disorder?
o How much of the populace exhibit the behaviors of having AsPD?
o How well do you think they handle this disorder?
o Can people with antisocial personality disorder affect the society? If so, how?
Is there a difference between a psychopath and a sociopath?
o How can you tell if an individual is sociopathic?
o Is it possible to be a sociopath and exhibit its respective behaviors without
knowing?
o Can sociopathic behavior be genetic?
o Could sociopaths feel love and the urge of loving someone?
For the Patient
How do you behave as an individual with antisocial personality disorder?
o Are you an irresponsible, irritable, and aggressive person?
o Do you frequently demonstrate violent and hostile behaviors? (ex. Lying,
committing dishonest activities, etc.)
o Were there any instances where people castigated you for your lack of remorse
and guilt in what you’ve done?
o Do you feel pleasure, ecstasy, and happiness in what you do as a person with
this kind of personality disorder?