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Sociopathy, also known as antisocial personality disorder, is a condition that severely impacts social relationships and might lead to criminality. Many factors can contribute to the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder.
Genetics
Some parts of personality are inherited, according to the Mayo Clinic, and genetic factors might contribute to an antisocial personality.
Family History
Having a parent or other close family member who has antisocial personality disorder or other form of mental illness or who is an alcoholic increases the likelihood of developing antisocial personality, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.
Environment
Environmental factors, including childhood verbal, physical or sexual abuse, a chaotic family life and trauma such as divorce or death of a parent contribute to antisocial personality disorder, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Gender
Men are more likely to have antisocial personality disorder than women, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.
Considerations
Although several risk factors for antisocial personality disorder are known, the underlying cause of the disorder is not, according to the Mayo Clinic and Medline Plus.
Source:
Medline Plus: Antisocial Personality Disorder
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